09-11-2005, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: T.O.
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Originally Posted by jseal
Note also that the preamble of the U.S. Constitution reads “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility , provide for the common defense, , promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
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Things sure are tranquil right now, eh? The welfare of many citizens was promoted?
It reminds me of the signs on the schoolyard closest to my apartment. They read "No Dogs Allowed" but it's the most popular place for people to take their dogs.
I've got to stress gekko's point about the reality of the situation. As much as people would like to call on quotes from Washington and from the Constitution, the affected citizens needed a leaner bureaucracy, easy on the fat/cronyism. I doubt many in the Houston Astrodome are seeking solace in the Constitution right now. |