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To: CobaltBlue
You need to read the Constitution...

Article V

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress;...

69 posted on 02/04/2007 1:09:58 PM PST by Sir Francis Dashwood (LET'S ROLL!)
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To: Sir Francis Dashwood

I suggest to you that you educate yourself on the concepts of federalism and limited government.

It is true that, with enough votes, Congress can pass whatever Amendment to the Constitution it pleases.

And thus, we lose the Republic.

I'm probably wasting my breath on you about this, but maybe not. We can only hope.



74 posted on 02/04/2007 1:17:51 PM PST by CobaltBlue (Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.)
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