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Originally posted by g146541
reply to post by ohioriver
That pertains to punishment for crimes,
Not a bad luck lottery.
Good point however, if they cannot do this to a criminal then why can they do it to a free man or woman?
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
reply to post by ohioriver
Seems like when the "Bill of Rights" were written, slavery, at least of African Americans was still allowed. But then again, it has been about 30 years since I read my American History.
Originally posted by brilab45
reply to post by eNumbra
It gives incentive. Yes you are right. Star.
Originally posted by brilab45
Yes I did paint with a wide brush. Wanna be a no nothing, do nothing American? Gaurantee, you give a self sacrifice of yourself you will have better opportunities in the futrure. And frankly, I fully support those that give of themselves unselfishly. How about you?
Originally posted by eNumbra
Originally posted by brilab45
reply to post by eNumbra
It gives incentive. Yes you are right. Star.
Shouldn't need an incentive to fight for liberty. But then we don't fight for liberty much anymore do we?
Originally posted by ohioriver
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
reply to post by ohioriver
Seems like when the "Bill of Rights" were written, slavery, at least of African Americans was still allowed. But then again, it has been about 30 years since I read my American History.
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Nowhere in there does it mention race. Indentured servants and slaves were many different races,not just black.
Originally posted by g146541
Originally posted by brilab45
Yes I did paint with a wide brush. Wanna be a no nothing, do nothing American? Gaurantee, you give a self sacrifice of yourself you will have better opportunities in the futrure. And frankly, I fully support those that give of themselves unselfishly. How about you?
Wide brushes get messy,
Do nothing Americans can still live free on the streets, we call them bums or vagrants, but they are free.
Self sacrifice is a noble deed if the cause is just, but in the interest of someone else’s cash interest it is called foolish.
You say give unselfishly, if you are drafted this is not given freely it is taken, selfishly I might add.
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
Originally posted by ohioriver
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
reply to post by ohioriver
Seems like when the "Bill of Rights" were written, slavery, at least of African Americans was still allowed. But then again, it has been about 30 years since I read my American History.
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Nowhere in there does it mention race. Indentured servants and slaves were many different races,not just black.
I am not sure what "Bill of Rights" you are referring to, however, the first amendment has to do with freedom of speech, press, and religion, doesn't mention slavery or servitude at all. However if you are speaking of Section 1 of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, you are quoting section 1 correctly. However this was not passed until 1865, and not considered to be part of the "Bill of Rights"