The escape clause of a proposed Balanced Budget Amendment gives Congress the authority to not balance the budget while in a national state of emergency. Constitutional expert Robert Brown points that the U.S. is in a constant national state of emergency and have been for almost 40 years. With the approval of this amendment, Congress would be forced to raise taxes to pay for the unconstitutional federal funding in order to balance the budget.
Other commentary by Constitution expert Robert Brown:
Phasing Out the Federal Reserve
Why the Electoral College is Needed
Do Congressional Term Limits Restrain Our Rights?
Why Would the Founders Include Article V If They Didn’t Want Us to Use it?
Are an Article V Convention and a Constitutional Convention the Same Thing?
