Biden’s Equal Rights Amendment Move: Sparking Debate on Presidential Authority

Biden's Equal Rights Amendment Move: Sparking Debate on Presidential Authority

In a shocking display of constitutional disregard, outgoing President Joe Biden declares the Equal Rights Amendment law without proper ratification.

At a Glance

  • Biden proclaims ERA as 28th Amendment on his final Friday in office
  • ERA failed to meet ratification deadlines, raising legal questions
  • Critics accuse Biden of dictatorial behavior and constitutional overreach
  • Existing laws already prohibit sex-based discrimination
  • Constitutional amendments require specific processes, not presidential decree

Biden’s Parting Shot: A Constitutional Crisis?

As Joe Biden’s presidency limps to its inglorious end, he’s decided to go out with a bang – or more accurately, a blatant disregard for constitutional process. In a move that would make any aspiring dictator proud, Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) the law of the land on his final Friday in office. Apparently, someone forgot to tell ol’ Joe that presidents can’t just will amendments into existence.

The ERA, first introduced in 1972, failed to be ratified by the required number of states within both its original and extended deadlines. But why let a little thing like constitutional procedure get in the way of a good legacy-building exercise? Biden, in his infinite wisdom, decided to bypass the pesky details of how our government actually works and crown himself king of constitutional amendments.

The Emperor’s New Amendment

Biden’s declaration isn’t just legally dubious; it’s a slap in the face to the very concept of constitutional governance. The process to amend the Constitution is clear: it requires either a convention of the states or resolutions passed by two-thirds of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the states. Nowhere in that process does it mention “presidential decree” as a valid method.

“The 28th Amendment is the law of the land,” – Biden

Oh, is it now, Mr. President? I must have missed the part where your say-so trumps 200+ years of constitutional law. This isn’t just government overreach; it’s a full-on sprint into the realm of fantasy. Biden’s attempting to alter the Constitution with all the legal backing of a child declaring themselves King of the Playground.

The Unnecessary Amendment

Here’s the kicker: we already have constitutional provisions and federal statutes prohibiting sex-based discrimination. But why let that stop a good virtue-signaling opportunity? Biden’s move isn’t just unconstitutional; it’s redundant. It’s like declaring water wet and expecting applause for your groundbreaking observation.

“Sir, this is not how the Constitution works,” – Mollie Hemmingway

Truer words were never spoken, Mollie. But in Biden’s America, it seems the Constitution is more of a suggestion than a binding document. Conservative groups are rightly concerned about the potential unintended consequences of this phantom amendment, such as implications for single-sex facilities. But hey, who needs careful consideration when you can have grandiose gestures?

A Legacy of Destruction

As Biden’s presidency mercifully draws to a close, this ERA stunt is just the latest in a series of destructive and nonchalant actions. It’s as if he’s determined to leave office by setting fire to every democratic norm and constitutional principle he can get his hands on. This isn’t governance; it’s a toddler’s tantrum on a national scale.

“I have supported the Equal Rights Amendment for more than 50 years, and I have long been clear that no one should be discriminated against based on their sex,” – Biden

Well, Joe, supporting something for 50 years doesn’t give you the right to circumvent the law. If anything, it should have taught you the importance of following proper procedures. But I guess when you’ve been in Washington as long as Biden has, you start to think the rules don’t apply to you.

As we bid farewell to the Biden era (and not a moment too soon), let this ERA debacle serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked executive power. It’s not just about the amendment; it’s about preserving the very fabric of our constitutional republic. Let’s hope the next administration remembers that the president is a public servant, not a monarch – something Biden seems to have forgotten somewhere along his 50-year political journey.