Pretty much because the constitution has always been more of a vibe than a binding set of legal principles.
That said I think a carrot would work better than a stick here. Something like what we do to encourage military service - healthcare and college money!
Why aren’t drafts unconstitutional then? A draft for farming would be infinitely more valuable than a draft for murder.
Pretty much because the constitution has always been more of a vibe than a binding set of legal principles.
That said I think a carrot would work better than a stick here. Something like what we do to encourage military service - healthcare and college money!