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To: FredZarguna
The first 10 were a precondition of ratification by several States . . .

Simply not true.

31 posted on 09/21/2012 1:50:18 PM PDT by Jacquerie (Exterminate rats.)
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To: Jacquerie
It is absolutely true.

Learn some history.

38 posted on 09/21/2012 2:15:18 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Who ya gonna believe? Your metrosexual smartphone or your lyin' eyes?)
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To: Jacquerie
The Bill of Rights itself has a preamble which acknowledges this:

THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent starts of its institution.

39 posted on 09/21/2012 2:21:35 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Who ya gonna believe? Your metrosexual smartphone or your lyin' eyes?)
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