Originally Posted by
jetsetlemming
The human consience isn't set in stone it's set in mind. Just about everyone's got one, and just about everyone's runs off the same rules. The difference is how well they are able to ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist (as you do). I of coruse mean the currunt constitution; that's the version that applies today. Past incarnations don't effect today, which is why we can celebrate St. Patrick's day in style. The original constitution, btw, didn't allow slavery or restrict voting. It just didn't mention them. You know, we don't have the constitution right to eat, breath, and sleep either, because nobody's thought to mention it. Gosh, somebody better include that quick! Slavery wasn't abolished by Big Government either. In the 1860's, the american government was tiny compared to now. American life then for many was controlled by the industry, hence many were living in dangerous conditions, without government protection of their rights of life or liberty. The government wasn't nearly as big as a communist night want.