To: Non-Sequitur
So if Dred Scott is "binding" why isn't a slave bringing me my mint julep....?
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To: TexConfederate1861
So if Dred Scott is "binding" why isn't a slave bringing me my mint julep....? Because the 13th amendment overturned the concept of "people as property" and the 15th amendment made all blacks born in the US, citizens with equal rights under the law. Congress and the people through amendment can overturn any SC decision they want.
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06/26/2002 7:29:15 AM PDT by
Ditto
To: TexConfederate1861
Because the decision was overridden by something called the 13th Amendment. So, sorry but no slave.
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