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Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Fights Charges in Ten Commandments Case
Associated Press ^ | Oct. 22, 2003 | Bob Johnson

Posted on 10/22/2003 7:01:54 PM PDT by tomball

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To: lugsoul
But you are avoiding the question, which was in response to your own statement.

Busted! Only partly true. I've been mulling your point over quite a bit actually, but haven't formulated a decent answer....and may not. Fact is, it was a long day which ended with grandkids coming for the weekend. And if I don't hit the hay pretty soon they'll be about two steps ahead of me all day tomorrow. Can' have that.

Whilst I chew on your question some, do me a favor? In 25 words or less;^) give me your take on Roe vs Wade. Morally, constitutionally(not in the sense of the scotus being final arbiter of all things legal, but in a more general sense), and as a practical matter. Good hunting; gotta finish off a couple short ones then, lights out.

FGS

321 posted on 10/25/2003 12:19:50 AM PDT by ForGod'sSake (ABCNNBCBS: An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly.)
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To: ForGod'sSake
To briefly summarize:

We are not trying to dictate to anyone 'what version of the Ten Commandments to use'. That is certainly beyond the constitutional powers of the Congress.

We are seeking to force the Judicial Branch back within its constitutional boundaries; by urging the Congress to exercise its constitutional perogatives.

Is that clear?
322 posted on 10/25/2003 12:22:48 AM PDT by EternalVigilance
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To: laffercurve
#322 was for you too.

323 posted on 10/25/2003 12:24:22 AM PDT by EternalVigilance
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To: EternalVigilance
What we are pursuing is legislation that is broader, and is aimed at preventing the judiciary from meddling in this realm at all.

I've gotta make this short, but some insights maybe? BTW, do you see O'Hare vs whoever as the genesis of this mess?

If, as the First Amendment clearly says, the Congress can make no laws about this, how in the world can the courts rule on issues there can be no laws about?

The light just came on regarding this; a BFO if you will(Blinding Flash of the Obvious). BTW, isn't there some precedent for this; as in the scotus struck down a lower court decision that got in the middle of a religious dispute of some sort? I'll retrace my tracks and try to find something in a day or two if you're not familiar with the case.

Gotta run, but hope to be able to check in tomorrow for updates.

FGS

324 posted on 10/25/2003 12:42:53 AM PDT by ForGod'sSake (ABCNNBCBS: An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly.)
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To: EternalVigilance
Bump!
325 posted on 10/25/2003 12:46:00 AM PDT by windchime
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To: sinkspur; Theodore R.
Not any conservative who believes in the rule of law. Pryor did what he was bound to do, under the Constitution of the State of Alabama.

Hey, Sinky!
Got anymore of that stuff you been smokin'?


326 posted on 10/25/2003 1:33:20 AM PDT by ppaul
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To: tomball
http://www.msnbc.com/news/992496.asp
New article
What is this 'One Nation under God' coming to BUMP ?
327 posted on 11/13/2003 11:42:19 AM PST by ftriggerf
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