[John W. Hamm]

Thank you all so much for replying, There are so many great opinions here! and I knew that this community would have some of the most thought out ones that I could hope for.

To this point in the last 6 years several states have sent to the federal congress and affirmation of States sovereignty, ranging from a plethora of positions... But in general saying that they would not recognize certain laws (not all of these states necessarily making the exact same statements) if the federal gov't tried to inact them or if they tried to implement certain laws...

Given these affirmations that were sent by the States to the fed it made me curious as to how the individuals felt rather than just the politicians...

It is my personal belief that the State should and does have the sovereign right to make all laws concerning the people in that state...

It is my understanding that is how our forefathers felt as well... Case in point... There is no federal law against murder... (except for government employees).

From what I remember in Government classes is that the fed is responsible for regulating national and international trade... as well as international affairs... oh and lets not forget the enforcement of the constitution, but aside from that all other aspects of government that deal with the populace should be dealt with on a State level... one main reason for that is birds of a feather flock together...

I live in Oklahoma and I know for a fact that there are several laws enacted in California that no one I know that lives here would ever want to live by... and vice versa...

I myself do not think there would be a civil war per say... but if these states that have sent a notice of sovereignty to the fed actually follow up with perseverance and refuse to enforce federal laws that they feel overstep the feds boundaries... well I have no idea how it would turn out .... but i thank you all for giving your opinions they have been helpful.