Which case: New York v US or Printz v US will the Con controlled Supreme Court cite to strike down Obamacare?

In the 1990s, the Supreme Court shocked the legal world by striking down two laws for violating the Tenth Amendment. The first was New York v. United States in 1992, where the Court struck down a federal law requiring states to pass state laws for the disposal of radioactive waste, and to issue regulations for implementing those laws. Then in Printz v. United States in 1997, the Court struck down a provision of the Brady Act—a federal gun-control law—that required state and local law enforcement to run background checks on handgun purchasers.

From these two cases emerged the anti-commandeering principle, holding that the Tenth Amendment forbids the federal government from commandeering—or ordering—any branch of state government to do anything. The states are sovereign and answer only to their voters, not to Washington, D.C.

http://imkane.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/unconstitutional-obamacare-violates-tenth-amendment-anti-commandeering-principle/

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Texas firearm regulations?

I am 18 years old, but I am a little unclear on what some of the regulations are as far as owning handguns and rifles in Texas. I probably won’t end up buying a firearm anytime soon, but I would like to know a little more so I don’t break any laws, such as transporting them incorrectly (people tell me different things, that they have to be unloaded and in plane view, or just simply out of reach but can be loaded, it gets confusing).

So I guess were starting from the ground up. What are the age requirements for owning different types of firearms? How does one go about transporting different types of firearms from the dealer to his home, or even if they are moving? Are background checks involved? Because I know I can pass that no problem. I do know that to apply for a concealed handgun license, i need to be 21.

I know it is probably best to enroll in an actual gun safety course so I’ll most likely end up doing that first. But any information on rules + regulations is greatly appreciated, I don’t really know much except for what my father taught me about handling firearms (you know, the usual precautions and etiquette), but his communications are down overseas so I can’t talk to him right now. If there’s an expert that can explain these topics in depth or provide a website that can answer all my questions, I would be very grateful.

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Why are the Second & Tenth Amendments Ignored?

I asked this same question previously, however I didn’t really get any responses from any liberals, or too many responses for that matter… so I’m asking it again:

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The tenth amendment to the United States Constitution reads…

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
So how is it that our senators and congressmen can vote yay on bills such as the infamous "bailout" and not be prosecuted for failing to uphold our constitution? How is it that our federal government is regulating education, the economy, peoples lives, etcetera? How is it that the federal government has the authority to create government programs? How is it that our federal government is doing any of this and not being prosecuted for failing to uphold our constitution, specifically the tenth amendment to our constitution?

In short, why is the tenth amendment not being followed, and why is our federal government not being prosecuted for failing to uphold our constitution – specifically this amendment? Why is it that there isn’t even any debate on the tenth amendment in Congress or the Senate whenever a bill is being voted on which infringes in the tenth amendment, or any other amendment for that regard? I would really like an un-biased response, if possible, please. This question is not meant to be hateful – it’s a genuine question…

Furthermore, the second amendment to the United States Constitution reads…
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
How is it that there are bans on certain guns, restrictions on how many you can purchase in a certain amount of time, gun licenses required to own a firearm, background checks, restrictions on carrying firearms in public, restrictions on how you can keep firearms in your household, restrictions on whether firearms have safety guards or not, etcetera? Isn’t all of this unconstitutional? And if so, how is it that our supreme court does not do anything about this when making rulings on second amendment cases?
Again, I comprehend the tenth amendment just fine… There is nothing in the constitution which states that the federal government has a right to regulate education, public roadways, etcetera. That means these privileges are left up to the state, are they not? I’m really not surprised that I’m being attacked… I asked for intelligent responses and I’m being attacked for… asking a question about our nations constitution?

And as for the second amendment – yes, I understand that there are different arguments, but… hasn’t the supreme court defined what the second amendment means? So… wouldn’t laws which restrict gun ownership in any way be an "infringement?"
Either way, just… obviously the government infringes on the constitution to an extent – that much I’m sure everyone can agree with… so how is it that they are not being prosecuted for not following it word for word?

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could someone argue why this bill should be passed?

Gun Control – Citizen Safety Act. This would require all states to begin an immediate ban on all mail-order gun sales. Gun shows will be required to do Federal background checks before any sale to walk-up customers. No citizen would be licensed to carrying handguns except for very specific needs i.e. gem couriers, bank guards, etc.]. There would be a mandatory five year sentence added to any crime committed with a handgun.

its for a proj. and i have to be for this bill but i cant find anything good about it?
expplain why this is a good bill?

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ATF and states rights?

Montana firearms freedom act (effective oct 2009)
The law exempts firearms made and kept in the state of Montana from United States federal firearms regulations. It also has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing.

The ATF sent letters to all FFL dealers and said they will not tolerate it and federal law is above their law.

Do you think the ATF will raid gun stores possessing these weapons?

I read this law was written to purposely create a battle for overall state rights VS the federal government.

What do you think?
The law also states that Article II, section 12, of the Montana constitution prohibits government interference with the right of individual Montana citizens to keep and bear arms.
If the federal government goes against the Montana constitution will Montana leave the union? what will happen over their?

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