To: Howlin
hehehehe ... I Get Such A Kick Out Of This Man!!!
2,300 posted on
11/12/2003 11:05:47 PM PST by
Mo1
To: Mo1
Federalist 58
"In all cases where justice or the general good might require new laws to be passed, or active measures to be pursued, the fundamental principle of free government would be reversed. It would be no longer the majority that would rule: the power would be transferred to the minority. Were the defensive privilege limited to particular cases, an interested minority might take advantage of it to screen themselves from equitable sacrifices to the general weal, or, in particular emergencies, to extort unreasonable indulgences. Lastly, it would facilitate and foster the baneful practice of secessions; a practice which has shown itself even in States where a majority only is required; a practice subversive of all the principles of order and regular government; a practice which leads more directly to public convulsions, and the ruin of popular governments, than any other which has yet been displayed among us."
To: Mo1
I had no idea who this man was before now...I'm kinda jealous, even though Santorum's my Senator! :)
2,307 posted on
11/12/2003 11:07:49 PM PST by
Ayn Rand wannabe
(Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups!)
To: Mo1
I wonder if he will stop talking and allow a cloture vote.
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