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How The Supreme Court Is Destroying America

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Over the years, the Supreme Court of the United States has played a crucial role in shaping the nation's laws and interpreting the Constitution. However, there is mounting concern that certain decisions made by the Court are posing a threat to the fabric of American society. This article explores some controversial cases and the broader implications they have for America's future.

1. The Case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

The Supreme Court's 2010 decision in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission opened the floodgates for unlimited corporate spending in political campaigns. The Court's rationale was based on the idea that money equals free speech, allowing corporations to exert undue influence on the democratic process.

Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America
Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America
by Mark R. Levin(Kindle Edition)

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Language : English
File size : 23397 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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Print length : 340 pages

This ruling has led to an increased concentration of power among the wealthiest and most powerful entities in the country. It has significantly tilted the balance in favor of the privileged few, drowning out the voices of ordinary citizens. Democracy is undermined when financial interests supersede the will of the people.

2. The Case of Shelby County v. Holder

In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in the case of Shelby County v. Holder. This decision crippled the federal government's ability to prevent discriminatory voting laws in states with a history of voter suppression.

As a result, many states have implemented restrictive voting laws, disproportionately affecting minority communities. The erosion of voting rights undermines the democratic values that America holds dear and perpetuates systemic inequality.

3. The Case of Obergefell v. Hodges

The Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. While this decision was celebrated as a step forward for LGBTQ+ rights, it ignited a fierce backlash from conservative groups who viewed it as an attack on traditional values.

The case highlighted the deep societal divide in America and led to a polarization that has only intensified in recent years. The Court's decision has become a rallying cry for those who believe that the Supreme Court is overstepping its authority and impeding on state sovereignty.

4. The Case of District of Columbia v. Heller

In the landmark case of District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008, the Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for self-defense. While gun rights advocates hailed this decision as a victory, critics argue that it has contributed to the escalating gun violence epidemic in the country.

The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Second Amendment has limited the ability of lawmakers to enact stricter gun control measures, despite overwhelming public support for common-sense reforms. This has a direct impact on public safety and perpetuates a cycle of violence that is uniquely American.

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The Supreme Court's role in the American democratic system is undeniably crucial, but it is not immune to criticism or scrutiny. The decisions highlighted in this article illustrate some of the ways in which the Court has been perceived to be eroding the foundations of American society.

It is essential to engage in open and honest discussions about the implications of these rulings to ensure that the Court remains a defender of justice and not a force that undermines the well-being of the nation. By staying informed and actively participating in the democratic process, citizens can work towards preserving the values upon which America was founded.

Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America
Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America
by Mark R. Levin(Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 23397 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 340 pages

"A modern conservative classic." - Sean Hannity

"Men in Black couldn’t be more timely or important….a tremendously important and compelling book.” - Rush Limbaugh 

“One of the finest books on the Constitution and the judiciary I’ve read in a long time….There is no better source for understanding and grasping the seriousness of this issue.” - Edwin Meese III

 “The Supreme Court has broken through the firewalls constructed by the framers to limit judicial power.”                                                              

“America’s founding fathers had a clear and profound vision for what they wanted our federal government to be,” says constitutional scholar Mark R. Levin in his explosive book, Men in Black. “But today, our out-of-control Supreme Court imperiously strikes down laws and imposes new ones to suit its own liberal whims––robbing us of our basic freedoms and the values on which our country was founded.”

In Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America, Levin exposes countless examples of outrageous Supreme Court abuses, from promoting racism in college admissions, expelling God and religion from the public square, forcing states to confer benefits on illegal aliens, and endorsing economic socialism to upholding partial-birth abortion, restraining political speech, and anointing terrorists with rights. 

Levin writes: “Barely one hundred justices have served on the United States Supreme Court. They’re unelected, they’re virtually unaccountable, they’re largely unknown to most Americans, and they serve for life…in many ways the justices are more powerful than members of Congress and the president.… As few as five justices can and do dictate economic, cultural, criminal, and security policy for the entire nation.”

In Men in Black, you will learn:

 

  • How the Supreme Court protects virtual child pornography and flag burning as forms of free speech but denies teenagers the right to hear an invocation mentioning God at a high school graduation ceremony because it might be “coercive.”
  • How a former Klansman and virulently anti-Catholic Supreme Court justice inserted the words “wall of separation” between church and state in a 1947 Supreme Court decision––a phrase repeated today by those who claim to stand for civil liberty.
  • How Justice Harry Blackmun, a one-time conservative appointee and the author of Roe v. Wade, was influenced by fan mail much like an entertainer or politician, which helped him to evolve into an ardent activist for gay rights and against the death penalty.
  • How the Supreme Court has dictated that illegal aliens have a constitutional right to attend public schools, and that other immigrants qualify for welfare benefits, tuition assistance, and even civil service jobs.


 

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