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To: tpaine
You and Judge Black have claimed that the framers of the 14th intended to say a certain thing. I'm not arguing that point. What you both have failed to explain is why it is that what somebody claims he intended to write is to be considered more valid than what he actually writes. You also failed to counter the point I made about the text of the amendment, in showing in detail that it doesn't mention the Bill of Rights, or even allude to them. All you said in response to that, is (again) that the framers intended to have it refer to the Bill of Rights. Thus, you're taking the conversation around in circles, and I think anyone watching us can see that.

Whether or not you terminate the conversation is your choice, but that's not going to stop me from pointing out your non sequiturs to everyone else.

35 posted on 05/23/2002 11:46:44 AM PDT by inquest
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To: inquest
You and Judge Black have claimed that the framers of the 14th intended to say a certain thing. I'm not arguing that point.

Of course you are; -- the framers intended to restrict states from violating constitutional rights. They wrote exactly that.

What you both have failed to explain is why it is that what somebody claims he intended to write is to be considered more valid than what he actually writes.

Nope, -- we haven't failed to explain, YOU have failed to understand the actual written language of the 14th. WE can't help you, it appears. - And I no longer WANT to.

You also failed to counter the point I made about the text of the amendment, in showing in detail that it doesn't mention the Bill of Rights, or even allude to them. All you said in response to that, is (again) that the framers intended to have it refer to the Bill of Rights. Thus, you're taking the conversation around in circles, and I think anyone watching us can see that.

Whatever. -- I, nor anyone else, is obligated to 'counter, in detail' your imaginings. Indeed, it appears to be impossible, due to your inability to frame logical points.

Whether or not you terminate the conversation is your choice, but that's not going to stop me from pointing out your non sequiturs to everyone else.

Have at it. - You'll simply make a bigger spectacle of your irrationality.

38 posted on 05/23/2002 2:28:07 PM PDT by tpaine
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