[tpaine]

It's so good to see you again!!! It's been a long time, too long....

It's become ~very~ hard [& dangerous] to discuss the philosophy of constitutionalism in some of the forums..

We'll see if it's safe here. -- Thanks for the thread.

[Central Scrutiniser]

You think that's hard? Try discussing acutal science that the fundies don't like. You would think that witch burning is back in vouge.

[betty boop]

It's become ~very~ hard [& dangerous] to discuss the philosophy of constitutionalism in some of the forums..

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean, tpaine.

Still, the constitutionalists have to step up to the plate, or else the concept of human liberty will be lost for lack of an adequate, that is reasonable defense against the ideologists who attack the very foundations of a free republic.

And so, from my heart I thank you tpaine for stepping up to the plate....

All I would wish to add is this: friends of liberty -- pass the ammunition, keep your powder dry, and do not fire until you see "the whites of their eyes."

Thanks for writing, tpaine. I really am delighted to see you again.