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Now that Democrats control the White House and Congress, dissent has once again fallen out of fashion. In case you haven’t heard the latest from the august Kennedy clan, Congressman Patrick Kennedy has tried to wave off the Catholic Church’s opposition to parts of the Health Care Reform Bill by accusing the Church of “fanning the flames of dissent”.
Odd, since over the course of human history “dissent” has proved an effective means of reform, most notably the American Revolution. On the other hand, it’s perfectly in line with the White House’s position on disagreement (they don’t like it) i.e. the attempted ban of FOX news from a White House sponsored news event.
I guess both President Obama and Congressman Kennedy feel that the Constitution is no longer applicable (at least the 1st Amendment). Unless you’re invoking its Interstate Commerce Clause to justify the adoption of health care reform in general or the General Welfare clause (article 1, section 8) in order to require everyone to buy health insurance, as required in the current version of the bill.
But if abortion can be legalized based on the 9th Amendment’s right to privacy, don’t think for a moment that the Supremes won’t conclude that “Interstate Commerce” and “General Welfare” (the clauses generally conceded to be the refuge of all who have no argument) can be interpreted to mean “whatever we determine is in your best welfare”.
Although I strongly support the separation of church and state, I would have to concede that Bishop Tobin’s response to Kennedy might serve as sound advice for the rest of our public “servants” as well. Calling the Congressman’s comment “irresponsible and ignorant of the facts’’ he went on to say:
“Congressman Kennedy continues to be a disappointment … to the citizens of the state of Rhode Island,’’ ... I believe the congressman owes us an apology for his irresponsible comments. It is my fervent hope and prayer that he will find a way to provide morally responsible leadership for our state.’’
Amen.
And I think you’re stupid
3 comments:
You also forgot to mention that dissent is also equated with racism in Obama's nation. I agree with you, if the 9th Amendment can be twisted to allow abortion, then comes other "good" things for the general welfare. And the scariest, how can they twist the 2nd Amendment to take away our right to keep and bear arms?
I doubt that opinions or a reproach from the church will have any effect whatsoever on any Kennedy. They are faux Catholics who find it inconvenient to follow their church tenets. They wouldn't know religion if it bit them in the a**. This is the alcoholic/druggie family who cheats, kills, rapes, lies, steals...just add on any of the 7 Deadly Sins if I missed any or 10 Commandmants they haven't broken. I don't claim sainthood myself but I can't match the unholy Kennedys...well, so far. In the case of the disintegration of the country, no promises if it comes down to protecting my family. Please, 2010 deliver us from evil.
wcwb
You are correct. Janine has weighed in on the dissent = racist situation, so that's settled.
Pick up your guns and ammo now, while you still can. Deconstruction will gut the constitution if we don't stop the clown posse at the next election.
MWC
Amen.
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