To: MJY1288
The Federal Government stepped in and outlawed slavery because it was wrong
No, it was Amendment 13 that outlawed slavery. This was not exactly "the federal government" stepping in. Three-fourths of the state legislatures had to concur.
To: Theodore R.
Yes you're correct, but I think you get my point, there are times when the SCOTUS should settle these types of issues?
95 posted on
11/07/2003 9:29:27 PM PST by
MJY1288
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