Every schoolboy knows the Constitution (Article I, Section 2) requires the federal government to conduct a census every 10 years.
But a little birdie tells me the word “census” is not mentioned in the constitution.
Everyone, including Abraham Lincoln, knew the U. S. constitution included provisions for slavery.
But a little birdie tells me the word “slavery” is not mentioned in the constitution (until the 13th amendment prohibiting it).
Now a little birdie tells me that the word “secession” is not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence and that the meaning of the phrase “dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another . . .” is unknown and unknowable.
When I find the right words I will attempt to explain these very confusing documents.
Meanwhile, let's ponder what Lincoln said: the intent of the lawgiver is the law.
You should probably see someone about those voices in your head.
Right.
Every schoolboy knows that if you describe a thing, you don’t necessarily have to say a particular word that defines the thing.
Mouse nuts.