assateague wrote:Actually, that isn't true at all. The Bill of Rights was not intended to apply to the states. The Constitution is only a governing document for the FEDERAL government. You should read it "shall not be infringed BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT". It only applies to them, and until around 1870, the Bill of Rights did not apply to the states. The "passage" of the 14th amendment is what really let the feds into everything.....
clampdaddy wrote: Interesting. So prior to1870 a state could legally deprive its citizens of the freedom of speech, press, religion, etc. with no fear of recourse coming down from the federal level?
Glimmerjim wrote: When it comes to discussing the Constitution or BoR with at, you're throwing pitches right in his wheelhouse, cd! And he'll usually go park with ya!![]()
I've learned that one the hard way!
FlintRiverFowler wrote:Vehicle should be a horse?
Glimmerjim wrote: When it comes to discussing the Constitution or BoR with at, you're throwing pitches right in his wheelhouse, cd! And he'll usually go park with ya!![]()
I've learned that one the hard way!
clampdaddy wrote: Doesn't bother me in the least, Jim. He probably knows a lot more about it than any of my high school teachers did, so I consider a conversation with him on the matter to be far more educational. I probably would have been a better student and may have even went to college (I pissed away a prime opportunity for a scholarship to cal poly) had they allowed me to kick my feet up and tip a few cold ones while we exchanged ideas.
clampdaddy wrote:Glimmerjim wrote: When it comes to discussing the Constitution or BoR with at, you're throwing pitches right in his wheelhouse, cd! And he'll usually go park with ya!![]()
I've learned that one the hard way!
Doesn't bother me in the least, Jim. He probably knows a lot more about it than any of my high school teachers did, so I consider a conversation with him on the matter to be far more educational. I probably would have been a better student and may have even went to college (I pissed away a prime opportunity for a scholarship to cal poly :| ) had they allowed me to kick my feet up and tip a few cold ones while we exchanged ideas.
RonE wrote: Alas, hot rods and girls got me too.
clampdaddy wrote:RonE wrote: Alas, hot rods and girls got me too.
And beer. Don't forget the beer.
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