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By Jennifer1 BRONZE
Nooksack, Washington

I agree with Thomas Jefferson's quote when he said "It's very dangerous doctrine to consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions. It is one,...
Jennifer1 BRONZE, Nooksack, Washington
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HelloKitty456 BRONZE, Littleton, Colorado
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#1134 Opinion
By The_Doctor GOLD
Canon City, Colorado
The_Doctor GOLD, Canon City, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
“Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. ”

#1135 Opinion
Riona SILVER, Dwarka, Other
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AdoroPiano SILVER, D, Other
8 articles 0 photos 5 comments
ThatClarinetPerson SILVER, Tequesta, Florida
8 articles 0 photos 226 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life. Don&#039;t talk to me about life.&quot;<br /> ~Marvin the Paranoid Android (from the Hitchhiker&#039;s guide to the galaxy series)<br /> Statistical analysis suggests that i am probably in tune with someone<br /> (hahahahaha! I love this cause i&#039;m never ever ever in tune &gt;o

#1138 Opinion
By T_M_66 SILVER
Anderson, California
T_M_66 SILVER, Anderson, California
8 articles 0 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun.

#1139 Opinion
By Tabansi BRONZE
JACKSON, New Jersey
Tabansi BRONZE, JACKSON, New Jersey
2 articles 0 photos 12 comments
#1140 Opinion
Brandon Hohenberg SILVER, Commack, New York
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment