"D. Peter Maus" wrote in message ...

I would absolutely state that the states MUST conduct laws, rules and
regulations well within the bounds set by the Constitution -- obviously
they are not.


Re-read the document...Powers specifically assigned to and limited
for the Federal Goverment apply only to the Federal Government. Those
powers not enumerated in the Constitution to the Federal Government are
reserved for the States.


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There seems to be some fudge factor as far as the SCOTUS is concerned, since
they are able to find amendments to state constitutions to be
unconstitutional.