May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
In light of the evidence, it is astounding that confusion over the Constitution’s categories of direct and indirect taxes still persists.
READ MORESome commentators have been building on the prevailing uncertainty to argue that wealth taxes are indirect and therefore need not be apportioned.
READ MOREA law imposing a federal wealth tax would be unconstitutional unless the projected revenue was apportioned among the states by population.
READ MOREMisunderstanding the Constitution’s term “direct tax” led the Supreme Court to erroneously uphold Obamacare. Next, it might lead to a new federal wealth tax.
READ MOREThe Constitution’s crucial distinction between “direct” and “indirect” taxes was well-understood by the Founders, but due to lack of scholarly guidance the Supreme Court often has gotten the distinction wrong.
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