A lot of talk has been circulating recently about nullification, the right of States to “nullify” certain Federal laws. (Though interestingly, no thought has been given to the rights of cities and counties to “nullify” State laws… but that is neither here nor there for the moment.)
Indeed, I first wrote about this subject this past April, when I learned that the GA Senate had passed a resolution supporting it. State Senator Chip Pearson then responded to my email with his own thoughts on the matter.
More recently, the issue has been gaining traction with the Ray McBerry, “States Rights”, and Tea Party crowds. Indeed, there is a Facebook group called “Georgia Nullification Movement” that has gained 150+ members in about three days.
I maintain what I said back in April, that nullification, if used today, will lead directly to war – a move I can NOT support.
At the same time, I feel some clarification is necessary on my exact position regarding defending our rights.
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