Originally Posted by
NE_Pilot
So where did the power come from and who granted that power?
If it is not mentioned in the Constitution then does not the 10th Amendment apply? If not, why and where can I find that exception?
The power comes from people letting them do it, and also to a degree common sense... SOMEBODY has to do it.
The constitution would be more strictly interpreted if more people were willing to take up arms to effect that. Apparently they aren't to willing or concerned.