Just like the constitution it needs to be "living".
You want a living Constitution? Follow the rules written in it 200 years ago. It does not change with the times. It is the final & only set of rules for the Federal Gov't to follow.
Just like the constitution it needs to be "living".
*sigh* ...because goodness knows that the world is virtually unchanged in the last 230 years.
You want a living Constitution? Follow the rules written in it 200 years ago. It does not change with the times. It is the final & only set of rules for the Federal Gov't to follow.
I guess the various amendments are fluff, meaningless as it were...
Follow the rules written in it 200 years ago
*sigh* ...because goodness knows that the world is virtually unchanged in the last 230 years.
Follow the rules written in it 200 years ago..
Trust me on this one, quit wondering now. If you ever figure out what exactly what he believes, your head is liable to explode.Yep, I've maintained for years wimmenz don't need to vote. They ain't really smart enough anyway.
One occasionally wonders what you must believe given what you spout.
You want a living Constitution? Follow the rules written in it 200 years ago. It does not change with the times. It is the final & only set of rules for the Federal Gov't to follow.
The 13th Amendment, which prohibits slavery, was proposed on January 31, 1865.
The 14th Amendment, which guarantees the rights of citizens and other persons, was proposed on June 13, 1866.
The 15th Amendment, which ensures the right of black men to vote, was proposed on February 26, 1869.
The 16th Amendment, which specifically authorizes the income tax, was proposed on July 12, 1909.
*Not so fond of that one, myself*
The 17th Amendment, which required Senators be elected by the people, was proposed on May 13, 1912.
The 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol, was proposed on December 18, 1917.
The 19th Amendment, which ensures women the right to vote, was proposed on June 4, 1919.
The 20th Amendment, which sets the dates for the beginning of congressional and presidential terms, was proposed on March 2, 1932.
The 21st Amendment, which repealed Amendment 18, was proposed on February 20, 1933.
The 22nd Amendment, which sets the presidential two-term limit, was proposed on March 21, 1947.
The 23rd Amendment, which grants Washington D.C. electoral votes, was proposed on June 17, 1960.
The 24th Amendment, which ensures the vote cannot be taken away for failing to pay a poll tax, was proposed on August 27, 1962.
*Pay attention to that one*
The 25th Amendment, which details presidential disability procedures, was proposed on July 6, 1965.
The 26th Amendment, which ensures the vote to all citizens over the age of 18, was proposed on March 23, 1971.
*I was fifteen and politically active*
The 27th Amendment, which restricts raises in congressional pay, was proposed on September 25, 1989.
200 years ago, huh?
Cleary it does change with the times. Yes, there are rules governing how to change it but that's not what you said.
Edit: And that wasn't an insult. I can be much more insulting than that. I really wonder.
I understand your point. How is it germaine to the discussion? Or was it intended to be "Off Topic?"
Sorry if I offended you. I did not mean it personally. I just do not like Canada. Even though I was born in Canda and have a lot of relatives up there.
My counter is, how can they give you something you should've already had?