On Dec 9, 7:06*pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
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On Dec 9, 3:57 pm, "KLC Lewis" wrote:





"WaIIy" wrote in message

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On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:37:26 -0600, "KLC Lewis"
wrote:

Choice of terms. The existence of amendments shows that the Constitution
can
be shaped to fit the times in which we are living.

That's only partly true and you know it.

"Only partly true..."? Sure. The amendment process can take a long time
and
be a difficult task. Nevertheless, if the will to amend the Constitition
is
there, it can be done. Since the Constitition was ratified, it has been
amended 27 times -- hardly what I would call "written in stone."

++IIRC several of those amendments where made just after it was
++ratified.
++I dunno much about it i was not alive then. but my famielies sig is on
++both doc's.

Two?

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there are drafts of more than one document from that time that reguard
the decliration and the rights contained. as well as the contenental
congress papers that also had some of those basic rights written out.
frankly i think the gggggfather that was involved should have shot the
whole lot of them in the head and kept his word to the king.

Frogwatch schrieb:

directions well). ANY ideas to get it sooner? I am sure I will end
up going in the water and diving fro it but really dont want too. I
hate diving deep cuz I cannot relieve the pressure in my ears.

Hello,

you should learn how to equalize the pressure in your ears, it is very
easy if you know how.
One method ist to hold your nose closed with two fingers and to press
air slowly and carefully against the closed nose. You will hear a
clicking noise at both ears when the pressure is equalized. This will
work above water too for a test. But dont use high pressure, if it does
not work with small to medium pressure you should ask a medical doctor
specialised on ears.

Bye

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:37:26 -0600, "KLC Lewis" said:


Choice of terms. The existence of amendments shows that the Constitution
can
be shaped to fit the times in which we are living.

And also the means by which this shaping is to be done. It ain't by
majority
vote of a panel of nine wise men.

You'd be hard pressed to find those "nine wise men" in any event.

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:37:26 -0600, "KLC Lewis" said:


Choice of terms. The existence of amendments shows that the Constitution
can
be shaped to fit the times in which we are living.

And also the means by which this shaping is to be done. It ain't by
majority
vote of a panel of nine wise men.


If you're talking about the Supremes, then I believe there's a woman on the
bench at the moment. LOL

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"Dave" wrote in message
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On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:57:36 -0800, "Capt. JG"
said:

If you're talking about the Supremes, then I believe there's a woman on
the
bench at the moment. LOL

Stop being so PC, Jon. Do you really think that "all men are created
equal"
applies only to males?


Some are more equal than others. LOL

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Dave wrote:
On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:37:26 -0600, "KLC Lewis" said:

Choice of terms. The existence of amendments shows that the Constitution can
be shaped to fit the times in which we are living.

And also the means by which this shaping is to be done. It ain't by majority
vote of a panel of nine wise men.


Under what authority was the Supreme Court created? Or perhaps phrased
differently, from whence does the authority of said court come?

Cheers
Martin

"Marty" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:37:26 -0600, "KLC Lewis"
said:

Choice of terms. The existence of amendments shows that the Constitution
can be shaped to fit the times in which we are living.

And also the means by which this shaping is to be done. It ain't by
majority
vote of a panel of nine wise men.


Under what authority was the Supreme Court created? Or perhaps phrased
differently, from whence does the authority of said court come?

Cheers
Martin


Ummm... it's a constitutional authority. But ultimately its authority comes
from the people I suppose.

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Capt. JG wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:37:26 -0600, "KLC Lewis"
said:

Choice of terms. The existence of amendments shows that the Constitution
can be shaped to fit the times in which we are living.
And also the means by which this shaping is to be done. It ain't by
majority
vote of a panel of nine wise men.

Under what authority was the Supreme Court created? Or perhaps phrased
differently, from whence does the authority of said court come?

Cheers
Martin


Ummm... it's a constitutional authority.

I'm no US Constitutional Scholar, but that is what I thought.

Now, I presume that the Constitution not only in effect creates the
Supreme Court, but also sets forth the role and responsibilities of this
august body? Possibly the manner in which it carries out these duties?

If this is the case, could one you nice Americans perhaps succinctly and
clearly answer these questions?

Cheers
Martin

"Marty" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:

I'm no US Constitutional Scholar, but that is what I thought.

Now, I presume that the Constitution not only in effect creates the
Supreme Court, but also sets forth the role and responsibilities of this
august body? Possibly the manner in which it carries out these duties?

If this is the case, could one you nice Americans perhaps succinctly and
clearly answer these questions?

Cheers
Martin

Article III of the Constitution more or less describes the Supreme Court and
its authority, along with other federal courts. The make-up of the Supreme
Court is not defined in the Constitution -- it could be one Justice or
fifty-seven and a half, depending upon current law -- and they can choose to
hear cases or not at their own discretion. While a Supreme Court decision is
the final word on a matter, a later Supreme Court could choose to revisit a
previous decision and even overturn it. For that matter, there's nothing
that says a current Supreme Court can't give a decision and then reverse
itself the next day.

"All Law is Opinion." -- KLC Lewis

On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:29:20 -0500, Marty wrote:


Now, I presume that the Constitution not only in effect creates the
Supreme Court, but also sets forth the role and responsibilities of this
august body? Possibly the manner in which it carries out these duties?

The Constitution sets out a minimalist framework for the Judicial
branch. That framework was developed by historical precedent. Perhaps
most importantly, by John Marshall.

http://www.supremecourthistory.org/0...ry/02_c04.html