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2011-06-09 Bangladesh

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Posted by Fred 2011-06-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 ... part of the eighth amendment to the constitution...should not be declared illegal.

So, IIUC, part of the constitution is unconstitutional, right? Sounds like they need another amendment rather than a law judicial ruling.

Posted by AlanC 2011-06-09 09:41|| 2011-06-09 09:41|| Front Page Top

#2 AlanC, my thoughts exactly. Maybe transnational progressives are the same the world 'round - constitutions being less important than the class preferences of the cosmopolitan elite. Speaking as someone who *shares* that particular preference, I can't say that I wouldn't be happy about it if I were Bangladeshi - state religions suck - but still and all, it says what it says.

Posted by Mitch H. 2011-06-09 16:55|| http://blogfonte.blogspot.com/ 2011-06-09 16:55|| Front Page Top

#3 Mitch H, I was subbing for a 7th grade Soc Studies class yesterday doing a unit on the Fall of the Roman Empire.

I pointed out (outside the lesson plan) that corruption was the driving force behind the fall AND that it's still around even here. When the law stops meaning the same thing for all citizens and the force of arms is applied to the favor of the ruling elite.....................

Posted by AlanC 2011-06-09 18:07|| 2011-06-09 18:07|| Front Page Top

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