Invoking the dead letter
Strike the Root
by Don Olson
09/26/05
In the majority of America , in what Washington politicians derisively call the 'flyover states,' there is a firm conviction that the Constitution is an able protector of our liberties. Those in power likely laugh among themselves at the idea that a piece of paper can restrain their massive political clout, the trillions of dollars at their disposal, and their millions of armed police and soldiers sworn to obey orders unquestioningly. The powerful and influential in government no doubt read countless academic declamations of constitutional violations, and then go about their business of legislating, policing, prosecuting, and judging unscathed...
http://www.strike-the-root.com/52/olson/olson1.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Don Olson
09/26/05
In the majority of America , in what Washington politicians derisively call the 'flyover states,' there is a firm conviction that the Constitution is an able protector of our liberties. Those in power likely laugh among themselves at the idea that a piece of paper can restrain their massive political clout, the trillions of dollars at their disposal, and their millions of armed police and soldiers sworn to obey orders unquestioningly. The powerful and influential in government no doubt read countless academic declamations of constitutional violations, and then go about their business of legislating, policing, prosecuting, and judging unscathed...
http://www.strike-the-root.com/52/olson/olson1.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Starmail - 27. Sep, 11:01