What About a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution?  |
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| I've seen the following proposed Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: "Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States." I personally would support such an amendment, but I also believe the chances of it getting through are 1 in 500+. Would you support such an amendment? What do you think are the chances of it ever becoming real? | | | | | |
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1. kennyrose (5047)
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2 years ago
| | Hofferp, Not in this life time kiddo ~ | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | I was afraid you'd say something like that. Guess I won't get too excited about the proposal then :} | | | |
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2. peavey (7325)
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2 years ago
| | Of course I would support it, but the chance of it getting through are probably closer to 1 in 5,000,000. Our congressmen and women think they're above the law anyway, and far above the people who elected them. | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | You'd think with so much support behind a proposal our Congressmen and women would listen at least once. But you're right, it doesn't have a chance of passing. | | | |
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3. deebomb (10022)
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2 years ago
| | It would be a great idea but since the Senators and Representatives would be the ones to introduce it it would have about as much a chance as term limits has. You know they love their jobs. | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Yeah, I've seen a proposal for term limits too. There's no chance for either of them. | | | |
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hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Yes, there are numerous laws that don't apply to Congress that apply to the American people. The latest Health-care Reform law being just one of many. | | | |
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hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Most Americans paying attention agree, Stine1. Thanks for your thoughts... | | | |
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5. laglen (7665)
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2 years ago
| | I agree with it, I support it. But like you said, I dont see our ever so upstanding representatives taking away their own gravy train! | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Nope, gravy is the best part of their meal... | | | |
laglen (7665)
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2 years ago
| | mmm gravy! | | | |
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6. xfahctor (7620)
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2 years ago
| | As good an idea as this sounds, what makes you think they would obey this amendment any more than they do the rest of the constitution? There is already such a clause in the constitution anyways...the "equal protection" clause. They already ignore this and most of the constitution as it is. Don't get me wrong, I would support it...but they probably wouldn't obey it any more than they do the rest of it. | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Yeah, they swear now that they will uphold the constitution and you see what they do when sworn in. You're right, another amendment would just be another piece of the constitution they'd break. | | | |
Maggiepie (2990)
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2 years ago
| | Well, you've got a good point, but I think it's pretty obvious how much breaking THAT law would be tolerated by fit-to-be-tied voters now, especially if candidates we vote for had run on the promise to pass it! People have (at long last!) begun paying attention! Maggiepie EVERYONE! GO TRY THE NEW CATEGORY: Open Mike! ALL opinions WELCOME! | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | The "atmosphere" has certainly changed. People are "awake" now and demanding their representatives represent them, are held accountable for their votes, etc. It might be as good of time as any to push hard for a new amendment. Thanks, MaggiePie. | | | |
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hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Good question, I would hope so, but the proposed amendment sure doesn't say that. My trust for the Government has been waning for years...ever since the Nixon, Carter, etc. presidencies. I voted for Bush the first time, but didn't vote for him the second time. I'd seen enough in the first four years. I have no trust in the current Congress or Administration. We need reform, not a major transformation of system. We need to rid the system of corruption. I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for in November and in 2012, but it sure won't be for who we have now. Thanks for your thoughts, Phantsy. | | | |
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8. dawnald (24270)
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2 years ago
| | I'm with the other responders. Great idea. Fat chance... | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | I'm with all of you, great idea, fat chance and too bad. | | | |
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9. Maggiepie (2990)
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2 years ago
| | Actually, there are lots of people trying now to make it happen, & I'm going to hold them to it when they get into office! Maggiepie EVERYONE! GO TRY THE NEW CATEGORY: Open Mike! ALL opinions WELCOME! | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | Yeah, we could ask all the candidates for office whether they support it, and then if they win, TRY and hold them to their promise. But the incumbents...I doubt we can get them to budge. Thanks for your comments. | | | |
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10. gewcew23 (5064)
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2 years ago
| | This amendment is little bit redundant with the whole equal protection clause, we are all suppose to be equal under the laws eyes. Yeah I know that does not work for some, but it is what it is suppose to be. Congress does not obey the Constitution anyways, with some being so daring to say they do not even care if what they are voting on is Constitutional or not. I give this purposed amendment as much chance as I gave Butler making it to the national championship game, but as such anything can happen. Just for the recorded I had Butler losing in the first round to UTEP. | | | | | | |
hofferp (2894)
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2 years ago
| | It is sort of redundant, but spelled out clearly, just maybe they'd pay attention... Maybe we should call it the Cinderalla Amendment? I wish Butler had taken the National Championship...that would have been pretty cool. Have a great day, Gewcew. | | | |
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