Defending the Original Intent of the Constitution and other Political Discussions

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Apportionment: Not a Mistake

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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Blog Summary (in part): Apportionment among the states was chosen by the Framers as the most equatable way to preserve the Republic, collect taxes, and a few other things. Many people today argue that apportionment was the Framers “foul-up in the core of the Constitution”. A better understanding of The Founding Fathers time and the entire Constitution proves otherwise. Below I will attempt to lay out their case, and at the same time show that the 16th and 17th Amendments ought to be repealed (a very, very long read, but a must to understand RIGHTS YOU HAVE LOST).