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Old May 3, 2008, 12:39 pm   #17 (permalink) (top)
GHook93
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I think most should be left intact, but I think we need to amend 2 later Amendments

What should be changed and added:

The 14th Amendment: We need to change it to rid ourselves of the birth right clause. Its intent was to protect the children of the newly free slaves, which is not needed anymore. It's now getting distorted to protect the rights of children of illegal immigrants. Get rid of it now.

The 16th Amendment: Get rid of it now and replace it with the fair tax. Make max amount for federal government at 22%, 5% and 1% for local government. Make provisions for some exceptions (reductions or eliminates) for education. medical and real estate.

Create the 28th Amendment: For a national primary Day. All primaries will be held on __________ day of before each election. Preferably September , just a few months before the general. Also put in place that every general debate must provide for at least 1 3rd party candidate.

Create the 29th Amendment: Balanced Budget Duty - The Congress and President must do their best to balance the budget of the US to reduce any deficits

Create the 30th Amendment: The Accountability Amendment - Candidates whether in the House, Senate, Governorship or President, may be held accountable for promises and pledges they make during their Presidency. Breaking those promises can be grounds for impeachment.

Create the 31st Amendment: Answer abortion! Personally want an answer on this in the constitution, so this won't be a issue every election. Such as, each state has the absolute right to create and govern its abortion laws. They may outright outlaw it and outright decriminatize it. All other states must respect their sister states decisions. I am sure the conservative states will outlaw it and the liberal states will legalize it. Then we will have a balance.

Create the 32nd Amendment on Gay Marriage. Each state has the right to choose on whether to allow gay marriages. If a gay couple legally marries in a state that allows gay marriage, then no other state can consider it a defective marriage.

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