To: coconutt2000
[...revisit the Constitution every generation, if only to debate the amendments, intent, and meaning...]
When I was in grade school I had to memorize the Preamble and the amendments, the Presidents in order, Patrick Henry's Speech, the Gettysburg Address and the Ten Commandments. When my children went to school, these great fundamentals were not being taught and the Founders intentions could be easily distorted. Democracy depends on an informed populace.
27 posted on
11/30/2005 4:07:53 PM PST by
Jo Nuvark
(Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
To: Jo Nuvark
Same here... It wouldn't hurt if our legislators had to do the same after taking their oath of office.
In fact, it would be interesting to have a tradition of legislators having to write papers and give speeches on their interpretation of the Constitution, our history, and the intent of the Founders.
28 posted on
11/30/2005 4:13:24 PM PST by
coconutt2000
(NO MORE PEACE FOR OIL!!! DOWN WITH TYRANTS, TERRORISTS, AND TIMIDCRATS!!!! (3-T's For World Peace))
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