Republic of the Cristo wrote:The Parkus Empire wrote:The Louisiana Purchase was morally bankrupt, Jefferson knew that land belonged to the Indians. The Federalists were right to oppose it.
The Federal government doesn't need to Amend for every action, it only needs to for authority beyond the Constitution. Most government matters should be handled by the States, NOT the Federal government
Most matters are handled by the states. Most regulations, taxes, investigations, elections, expenditures, etc. are done at the state level. Most peoples interactions with the government throughout their lives ( here in America ) will be with state and local government.
There are certain matters, which transcend our local communities and become something of a national subject. You might not have liked the Louisiana purchase, but I dare say that if their existed national polls back in 1803 - most Americans did. Jefferson did what he thought was necessary for an expanding American nation; his swift actions would prove intrinsic to the success and prosperity of the United States throughout the rest of it's history.
The constitution has it's practical limits. It is, after all, just a piece of paper. It is a fine guide to civil governance, but were it shortfalls - our leaders must not falter. Pragmatism is key in good governance - just as much as morality.
Most Americans were wrong, Jefferson's actions expanded the power of the slave states and set the United States on the path of genocide and imperialism
There is such a thing as a "state of exception," but it has nothing to do with everyday government. The Constitution is not a series of guidelines, it is the supreme law of the land.
