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To: Non-Sequitur
So if Dred Scott is "binding" why isn't a slave bringing me my mint julep....?


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118 posted on 06/26/2002 7:14:44 AM PDT by TexConfederate1861
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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.

120 posted on 06/26/2002 7:29:15 AM PDT by Ditto
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To: TexConfederate1861
Because the decision was overridden by something called the 13th Amendment. So, sorry but no slave.
121 posted on 06/26/2002 7:29:46 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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