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Old 06-04-2007, 08:04 AM   #14
xoxoxoBruce
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Originally Posted by Beestie View Post
My problem with your problem is that once we open the door to changing the Constitution, we will most certainly screw it up.
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Originally Posted by richlevy View Post
For example, the 14th amendment said voters should be male and 21 or older.
The 15th amendment clarified that they could be any race.
The 19th amendment said that now they could be women.
The 24th clarified no poll tax could be collected.
..and the 26th amendment changed the voting age to 18,
Proof positive Beestie was right.
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