Three imperial edicts
Liberty For All
by Sean Haugh
01/06/06
The question is fascinating, 'if (I could) pass any three pieces of legislation, without having to worry about the approval of Congress, what would they be?' I always associate legislation specifically with congress or the general assembly. I can relieve that contradiction by framing my answers not as legislation, but rather as executive orders, or even better, edicts. So, as the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico (my preferred title, after Emperor Norton), here are my first three proclamations ...
http://www.libertyforall.net/2005/dec31/Edicts.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Sean Haugh
01/06/06
The question is fascinating, 'if (I could) pass any three pieces of legislation, without having to worry about the approval of Congress, what would they be?' I always associate legislation specifically with congress or the general assembly. I can relieve that contradiction by framing my answers not as legislation, but rather as executive orders, or even better, edicts. So, as the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico (my preferred title, after Emperor Norton), here are my first three proclamations ...
http://www.libertyforall.net/2005/dec31/Edicts.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Starmail - 6. Jan, 16:23