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The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution reads: "A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." www.Dictionary.com informs us that "infringe" means "to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress ... " and further refers us to _Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law_: "to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another." The latter specifically cites the Second Amendment as an example of the word's usage. The word "infringe" also carries a connotation of sneaking up,...

One Reporter's Opinion : ... and NAFTA-wards? George Putnam Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 It is this reporter's opinion that we should have listened to Sir James Goldsmith, former member of the British Parliament and internationally recognized economist, when he warned us of the North American Free Trade Agreement, better known as NAFTA, and the New World Order. Sir James, speaking before our own Senate Commerce Committee hearings on Nov. 15, 1994, stated that NAFTA, GATT and the New World Order were "the most destructive proposal presented to the American people." He based his statement on the experience of Europe: loss...

Green Party Governor Candidate Now Democrat POSTED: 10:28 a.m. MDT October 10, 2003 SANTA FE, N.M. -- David Bacon, the Green Party's candidate for governor last year, says he plans to change his voter registration to the Democratic Party. Bacon said he's switching so he can vote for presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich in the state Democratic caucuses in February. He said he'll more than likely switch back to the Green Party if Kucinich fails to win the Democratic nomination.

ALBUQUERQUE, July 19 — A third political party seldom rises to a level much beyond annoyance to Republicans and Democrats. That is clearly not the case in New Mexico, where the Green Party has achieved so much power that its leaders say both major parties this year have tried to exploit it for their electoral advantage. One offer, they said, came from Republicans this month, a promise of at least $100,000 if the Greens fielded candidates in two House races as a way to hurt Democratic chances. The other, they said, came from Democrats in January, a suggestion of helping...