To: 4ConservativeJustices
You are setting yourself up as a constitutional authority superior to the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court, all of whom authorized the seizure of assets used in support of a rebellion against the United States Government. The key word in the 5th Amendment is "unreasonable". The Confiscation Acts of 1861 and 1862, which authorized the seizure of rebel assets, were eminently reasonable.
1,117 posted on
07/02/2003 5:29:01 AM PDT by
Grand Old Partisan
(You can read about my history of the GOP at www.republicanbasics.com)
To: Grand Old Partisan
The key word in the 5th Amendment is "unreasonable". The Confiscation Acts of 1861 and 1862, which authorized the seizure of rebel assets, were eminently reasonable. Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
What was that keyword again?
1,137 posted on
07/02/2003 7:14:29 AM PDT by
Gianni
(carpe mustalem!)
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