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To: Consort
Yes, only 5 people in the entire universe determine what the US Constitution means; not the Congress or the President or the Pope or the Founding Fathers..... 19 -con-

Wrong again, of course. The plain words & concepts of the constitution itself clearly state its meaning.
Many here refuse to believe its basic simplicity. - They want it to support their particular agenda. - Damn shame.

How many people did it take to make abortion legal? What does the Constitution or the Founders say about abortion?

You answered your own question. Abortion has never been 'illegal' as the constitution obviously ignores such moral issues.

I believe I am correct in stating that a majority of the Supreme Court determine what the Constitution means.

Nope. -- They can issue their legal opinions, but if the 'law' in question is repugnant to the basic principles of our constitution, no one need honor or obey their 'determination'.

This safeguard is part of our 'checks & balances'. -- Which states should be using to protect their powers.
Politically, they lack the will to fight the feds. - Damn shame.

28 posted on 06/16/2003 9:08:22 PM PDT by tpaine (Really, I'm trying to be a 'decent human being', but me flesh is weak.)
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To: tpaine
I'll stick with my assertion.

They could have ruled either way or not ruled at all in the Bush/Gore general election, for example. They can do the same on any Constitutional matter that ever comes up.

34 posted on 06/16/2003 9:42:37 PM PDT by Consort
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