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To: IncPen
You'd do well to check your dictionary. Here's what one says:

With all due respect, the only relevant definition of treason is in the Constitution

Article III

Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

While there statement is offensive it is not treason as defined by the Constitution. Treason is the only law defined by the Constitution I think we should be careful how we use it.

199 posted on 03/15/2003 10:16:36 AM PST by Friend of thunder (No sane person wants war, but oppressors want oppression.)
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To: Friend of thunder
Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

Yes.

Do you believe that the enemies of the United States are not comforted by the words and actions of the Dixie Chicks? Do you believe that the Dixie Chicks have not, by their actions, aided (and even emboldened) our enemies?

Please, I'd like to hear your explanation.

203 posted on 03/15/2003 3:52:22 PM PST by IncPen
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