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To: nolu chan
"II.
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
-- Articles of Confederation

You posted this. Have you ever thought about what it means? Have you considered its implications?

In so many words, it says "We states retain what we have not jointly delegated to the government of the United States." In a clear and unambiguous fashion you read the words that cede some level of sovereignty, freedom, independence, power, jurisdiction, and rights from the states to the national government.

It could not be simpler.

1,472 posted on 10/25/2003 9:01:47 PM PDT by capitan_refugio
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To: capitan_refugio
It could not be simpler.

It is obviously far too difficult a concept for you to grasp. The people never delegate sovereignty to the government.

I wish you good luck at overcoming your reading disorder.

1,473 posted on 10/26/2003 12:06:26 AM PDT by nolu chan
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