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In reply to the discussion: So which Amendment is it that permits subordination of the Constitution to "safety from terrorism?" [View all]sibelian
(7,804 posts)102. The courts decide is "reasonable" and "unreasonable"
Oh, is that so?
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So which Amendment is it that permits subordination of the Constitution to "safety from terrorism?" [View all]
markpkessinger
Jun 2013
OP
Eloquently stated, and well written. I applaud your position and agree with every point.
Melinda
Jun 2013
#1
History is replete with fallen republics; with "terrorism" and oppressive govts.
Melinda
Jun 2013
#92
What's the scariest is the selection of the term "terrorism". Perfect for morphing into
snappyturtle
Jun 2013
#7
You speak of the Phucking Phounding Phathers of Philadelphia as if they could envision . .
Major Hogwash
Jun 2013
#46
The fact that the we even have any Amendments is proof that the original Constitution is NOT
DontTreadOnMe
Jun 2013
#123
Madison and Adams already were in favor of a court with no accountability or check
ConservativeDemocrat
Jun 2013
#85
I just posted my question as a separate OP and would be thrilled if you would comment.
reusrename
Jun 2013
#32
So why has the Patriot act in effect made them NOT reasonable by tearing down FISA and warrants?
cascadiance
Jun 2013
#35
Which amendment says specifically, bullets and today's guns and stand your ground is legal?
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#29
The founders wrote a special FISA-type version of the constitution, that we're not allowed to see.
hughee99
Jun 2013
#39
All of the Amendments are subject to subordination, interpretation, bending just a bit...
AndyA
Jun 2013
#45
Until the Congress has taken every plausible step to constitutionally keep safe us from gun
indepat
Jun 2013
#48
If they didn't suspend Constitutional rights, they'd have to face a truth they do not want to
gtar100
Jun 2013
#49
Excellent post. Just scroll down to the bottom where it says "Kissinger Amendment" n/t
Catherina
Jun 2013
#51
I am not familar with the latter position, if you can think of the name of the person that made
GoneFishin
Jun 2013
#111
Wow - Standing up for the Bill of Rights is now an "extreme" position . . .
markpkessinger
Jun 2013
#114
Well that's a long post but you apparently dont understand that the terrorist will get us
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#97
Where in the constitution does it say Zimmy can shoot a kid coward style and it would have not even
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#101