Additional Raich Coverage
by TChris
Yesterday, TalkLeft discussed the potential consequences of the Supreme Court's decision in Ashcroft v. Raich, a case that will be argued tomorrow. For still more coverage of the interesting clash between two opposing, conservative views -- the desire to promote states' rights by restricting the federal government's ability to enact legislation that purports to regulate interstate commerce while having only an intrastate effect, and the desire to punish marijuana smokers -- The New York Times provides this background about Angel Raich and the issues that her case presents.
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