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To: Henrietta
Just because a treaty has not yet been found unconstitutional does not mean that treaties do not violate the constitution. There are many laws in force today that even you would believe are unconstitutional. Yet they remain.

Most treaties pre-date teh constitution, and treaties were SPECIFICALLY mentioned in the constitution. Indian Tribes are, admittedly, a political anomaly, but the constitution took that into account.

Either we all deserve equal protection under the law, or we don't. You can't have it both ways.

But, the constitution says otherwise - Article I made that pretty clear that indian tribes are a distinctly seperate entity. It's a fact that is not only not disputed, but has been codified into law over the years.

If you don't like it, either live with it, move to another country, or work to amend the constitution. That's fine. Waste your time whining and crying about the unfairness of it all. In the meantime, this indian will be busy fighting for lower taxes for everyone, even you.

185 posted on 11/02/2003 5:28:01 PM PST by Chad Fairbanks (The Truth is to see The Gift)
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To: Chad Fairbanks
"In the meantime, this indian will be busy fighting for lower taxes for everyone, even you."

Well, Chad, even though we have some strong disagreements about the topic of indian sovereignty (and I forgive your sarcasm and name-calling), I thank you for that.

And you're right; I've wasted far too much time on this topic. See you around!
187 posted on 11/02/2003 5:31:14 PM PST by Henrietta
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