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Old 12-04-11, 08:04 PM   #7
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Understand where you are coming from, and agree with some of the things you present. But the fact is, the judiciary interprets what is written down, whether or not it was intended or not by the framers.
That is very true, and unlike some others who deride that, I also understand and accept it while still disagreeing. I'm a huge fan of John Marshall and the amazing way he outfoxed Jefferson to bring about that state of affairs.

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As to personal responsibility for one's own behavior, I believe if people policed themselves and used a little common sense, we would not need a nanny state.
I do agree with both your points, and where I disagree, well, there's room for that as well. It's part of what freedom is about.
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