> The Supreme Court's opinions leave no doubt of the constitutional validity > of the act.
The issuance of a SCOTUS opinion does not automatically remove all doubt on this or any other topic. How many times has the Supreme Court overturned itself? Just think of all the wrongheaded racial decisions which were overturned by Brown v Board of Education, which in turn was also incredibly wrongheaded. The opinion you cite has a good bit of circular logic. Let us assume the draft is necessary. Then, based on that assumption, let us assert that since it's needed it must be Constitutional. And then for good measure, let us hold this Amendment subservient to the prior terms of the document which it modifies. I'd rather rely upon the plain language of the 13A text, which prohibits involuntary servitude, and makes no exceptions for 'good' involuntary servitude. It's clear, unambiguous, and anyone can read it for himself. On the moral question upon which the SCOTUS bases their unconstitutional ruling: Prohibiting the draft would not have materially hampered our ability to execute military operations in WWI and WWII. The People were supportive of those wars, and for the most part, were willing to do their part. In the two conscripted unwars that followed, the popular support was not there, and for good reason. You can't force "Patriotic Duty". Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
