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To: R. Scott

"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them"

This sentence is very important.

It must be comprehended correctly. Treason is levying war against the United States.


212 posted on 12/09/2005 6:04:39 AM PST by freema (Proud Marine Mom-What fools they are who doubt the ability of liberty to triumph over despotism)
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To: freema
"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them"

This sentence is very important.

It must be comprehended correctly. Treason is levying war against the United States.


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“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.”

The above quote is directly from Article III of the Constitution of the united States of America. What you quoted omitted the above underlined portion. A comma (, or) does not end a sentence. Read the entire sentence and you will be able to comprehend correctly.

221 posted on 12/09/2005 7:24:15 AM PST by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
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