Talk:Acquiescence
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[edit] Voodoo jurisprudence ahoy!
Although executive nonacquiescence has been heavily criticized by the courts, the U.S. Congress has not yet been able to pass a bill formally prohibiting such behavior.
To be an an officer in the US federal government, one is "bound by Oath or Affirmation to support" the constitution. The right to nonacquiescence is not enumerated in the constitution anywhere, and thus it is denied to any officer in the federal government. To refuse to acquiesce to the lawful operations of another branch is both to contradict the constitution and to violate one's oath of office or station, which is generally interpreted as treason.
My point is that this behavior is already formally prohibited. --76.224.86.73 00:06, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
I was about to comment on that particular line aswell; "Although executive nonacquiescence has been heavily criticized by the courts, the U.S. Congress has not yet been able to pass a bill formally punishing such behavior.", I cant beleive how that can happen, seriously worries me. And im not even American! Liked that other guys comment though, thanks or clearing it up a bit. :) --user:Terrasidius 15 December 2007 11:05am (GMT)
