Alito: Things Deeply Rooted in Our Nation's History and Tradition

There are a few things deeply rooted in tradition in the United States. But abortion is not. So says Samuel Alito.

Journalists caught up with Alito and asked him about several federal agencies.

Sir, do you think the EPA, in service for 50 years, is deeply rooted in our tradition?

Alito: No, the EPA is not deeply rooted in our nation's history and tradition. Their rules are rather arbitrary and not listed in a thorough piece of legislation.

The DEA?

Alito: No, the DEA is not deeply rooted in our nation's history and tradition.  There was no federal agency up to World War I and they got opiate to the troops as needed. It was not a problem we can't deal with at the state level. The government can buy its own morphine for the military.

The FDA?

Alito: That goes back to a 1939 law. It is somewhat rooted in our nation's history and tradition. But the commissioner has too much power for an unelected official. States can take care of these things. Not need to send the FDA to every little recall.

The Department of Education?

Alito: No, it is not deeply rooted in our nation's history and tradition.  And don't try to bring school shootings into this. States can control this by several means, such as doors.

The Department of Labor?

Alito:  The Department of Labor is not deeply rooted in our nation's history and tradition.

The Department of Transportation:

Alito: yes, the government can control that. The Commerce Clause.