"Jason T. Nelson" wrote:
> In our last exciting episode, rob spellberg (emailrob@xxxxxxxxxxxx) said:
> > i read that you are big on the "right to free speech".
> > i do so hate to get legalistic on you and
> > i am not being the least bit faux here but,
> > in the usa, it's actually a "privilege".
> > that's because our constitution has an amendment process.
> > our much ballyhooed first amendment --is-- repealable.
> > all it takes is for 2/3 each of our house and senate and
> > 3/4 of our states to think that
> > "it seemed like a good idea at the time."
>
> And this is particularly why we have the 2nd amendment; the second the US
> federal government tries this is the day I march on Washington armed to
> defend my rights as defined in our Constitution (and I wouldn't be alone, I
> assure you). I doubt you could seriously consider that Congress attempting
> this stupidity as "representing" our citizens' interests.
The Constitution does not grant these rights; it merely
acknowledges them. Look up "inalienable". 8-) 8-).
-- Terry
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