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To: jaydee770

I believe your interpretation of Article One Section 9. “Cannot prohibit slavery until 1808” is incorrect. The article prohibits outlawing the IMPORTATION of slaves into this country before the year 1808. It does not address the institution of slavery itself.


67 posted on 10/09/2014 5:01:43 PM PDT by X Fretensis (How)
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To: X Fretensis

I summarized too much and I stand corrected. Thank you!


70 posted on 10/10/2014 12:44:38 PM PDT by jaydee770
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