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To: mysterio
Then you have an exceptionally poor understanding of the Constitution

Federal agents have for decades been permitted to issue administrative subpoenas in order to investigate such matters as narcotics trafficking, insider trading, health care fraud, and even violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA). Since the Supreme Court has not ruled these subpoenas unconstitutional, my understanding of the constitution is the same as the Supreme Court. If someday the court rules those subpoenas as unconstitutional too, then I will change my opinion to match yours.

and you have absolutely no foresight.

I foresee terrorism as the biggest threat to our national security for the foreseeable future.

185 posted on 06/13/2005 4:03:10 PM PDT by faq
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To: faq
The Supreme Court is wrong as well. And their mistake is even worse, as they should be experts. I ask you to find the footnote in the Bill of Rights that allows the Constitution to be thrown out in the event of drug use or terrorism. Amend it or declare martial law. All of the Amendments are exceptionally clear, not just the second.

I suspect that you and most others here will reconsider this power grab by the federal government when a dem holds the presidency and one or more of the branches of congress. But right now you are too blinded by partisan loyalty.

It makes me sad that so many feel we should illegally subvert the Constitution for a false sense of safety.
203 posted on 06/13/2005 5:59:38 PM PDT by mysterio
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To: faq

"If someday the court rules those subpoenas as unconstitutional too, then I will change my opinion to match yours."

Do you agree with every decision the SC hands down? Do you agree that abortion is a constitutional right and that we should limit political speech?


239 posted on 06/14/2005 5:06:13 AM PDT by CSM ( If the government has taken your money, it has fulfilled its Social Security promises. (dufekin))
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To: faq
If someday the court rules those subpoenas as unconstitutional too, then I will change my opinion to match yours.

So you were a big fan of the Dred Scott decision?

251 posted on 06/14/2005 8:01:41 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The Republican Party is the France of politics.)
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