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Old 06-19-2007, 10:26 AM   #51 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
um, no. your original assertation was that it's a privilege and nothing to do with commerce.
My original assetation was...
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Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights
Much revenue is garnered from Driver's licenses, vehicle registration, so on and so forth. Which brings up a point. Does one "pay" for a right? Certainly one can be expected to pay for a privilege...but not a right.
I think that...
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Originally Posted by Murdock v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
A state may not impose a charge for the enjoyment of a right
...very much supports my point.

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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
how is personal driving commerce to be regulated?
Well...let's see...I am carrying a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) which costs more than a conventional driver's license. This allows me to drive larger vehicles. And I carry a HazMat endorsement, which costs me even more money. This allows me to transport hazardous materials. Ask any truck driver how well his CDL is regulated.
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