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To: Reagan Man
Fine. That's your opinion. I still think it was a badly worded question. After all, there was no visible drug problem in American society in the late 1700`s. The circumstances were drastically different in the second half of the 20th century, leading to the creation of a standard national drug strategy with the CSA of 1970.

That argument lies at the heart of the "living document" philosopy of Constitutional interpretation - that we should interpret not based on the intent of the original transfer of power, but on what we want it for right now.

306 posted on 11/06/2005 9:47:15 AM PST by tacticalogic ("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: tacticalogic
>>>>That argument lies at the heart of the "living document" philosopy of Constitutional interpretation ...

The amendment process makes our Constitution a living document, but only to that extent. As George Washington said, the Constitution is a "guide" for each generation of Americans to govern themselves. As the world changes, so does the challenges facing America and her people. Focusing on the growing problems our society has had with illicit drugs in the last 50 years, I believe the Congress and the SCOTUS have acted in a responsible manner consistent with the best interests and welfare of the American people. Again, specific to this case only. Trying to override the Constitutional RKBA, or to find a right of privacy that allows pregnant women to kill their unborn babies in excess of 45 million dead since 1973, I draw the line.

315 posted on 11/06/2005 10:22:08 AM PST by Reagan Man (Secure our borders;punish employers who hire illegals;stop all welfare to illegals)
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