At that time, we were a union of separate states. The states chose to ratify
the Constitution as they saw fit via the representation methods they had.
Remember, they were independent. We became, essentially, a country of
countries.
Regards,
Bob...
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>>In the US, the document from the people granting specific powers to the
>>government for the >sake of liberty is called The Constitution. It's a
>>great document, even allowing for amendment
>>should times change and the need arise. I wish it was used here in the US.
>
> LOL. True.
>
> To my way of thinking, it was the revolutionary government (people in
> power)
> that granted these powers to the government they had established. What
> larger part the 'people', the ordinary men and women working in the fields
> or going about a pedestrian way of life had in granting power, is
> questionable. Seems more a matter of not contesting those powers vs.
> granting them.
>
> Tom C.
>
>
>
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