Should counties have the right to defy state laws?

Asked by KTVZ

1,579 Votes

Should counties have the right to defy state laws?

60%

Yes, if counties should be able to! Yes, if counties should be able to!

40%

No, they should abide state laws! No, they should abide state laws!

60%

Yes, if counties should be able to!

I think counties should have the right to defy state laws because every county should have their own choice.

I think counties should have the right to defy state laws because every county should have their own choice. Show Less

11 Comments

Rick Allen

We have to get Oregon out of the Democrat's hands and their destructive ways!

Sussie Due

Federal law trumps state or local laws...UNLESS the state or local laws benefit then the state or local laws prevail. For example. If a federal law says you cannot protect yourself but a state or local law says you can, then the helpful law prevails. Its been like that for years.

Kimra Tollefson

The state is no longer representing the people. The laws are contrary to the Constitution. The government is betraying its own people.

Andy Dobrinin

Local control of government. No laws shall be passed that infringe on individuals rights. 2 ND amendment is for the citizens to maintain control of their own person and their government. Without it the country will fail.

Dawn Williams

When laws are contradictory to the Constitution they should not be enforced. When tyranny becomes law disobedience become necessary! STOP VOTING FOR LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

Kelly Jones

The right of the people to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED

sharder8

If the state can defy federal laws, the counties should be able to defy state laws.

Tarasem

Laws are anti-freedom.

Mary M

Depending on what they are? In this case for guns yes because the State is going against the Constitution for our 2nd amendment right.. "SHALL NOT INFRINGE" SAYS IT ALL!!!

P Robbins

That's not what the Supreme Court said in Heller.

Matt Cyrus

Every elected official takes an oath to uphold the Constitution and are obligated to ignore any law they believe to believe to be unconstitutional.

P Robbins

No. The Supreme Court decides what is or is not Constitutional, not individuals.

Robert Northrup

Multnomah County doesn't follow the laws. Portland is quickly becoming like Chicago. Crime and murder are on the rise all over Oregon. Oregon, California and Washington are being destroyed by democrats.

Latterdaysaint

Conservative counties should defy liberal laws

Tarasem

Everybody should defy all laws.

40%

No, they should abide state laws!

I think every county should follow state laws. If they see an ordinance has a conflict with state law, it shouldn't pass.

I think every county should follow state laws. If they see an ordinance has a conflict with state law, it shouldn't pass. Show Less

4 Comments

Brad Livsey

No but, they have the right (and should benefit from it) to deviate from the FEDERAL norms and mandates when warranted. You know the goose and the gander comparisons don't you?..........Same here!