Saturday, November 22, 2008

Between the Commas: Part I of II

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. . .in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. . .

Here they are. The six reasons. The argument for overthrowing the Confederation and forming a whole new government. I'm stopping here today hoping readers will just read and reread and commit to memory these thirty-three words. Monday we'll put the six reasons in historical context.

Monday: Between the Commas, Part II of II
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