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> you seem to hold the Constitution as the preeminent law of the land

To the contrary, my point is this document is ambiguous and subject to interpretation. So, who interprets it? The judges of course! The very people this document is supposed to protect me from. Seems a bit circular. Fast forward to year 2012, and judges say it's OK to seize domain names. How can the constitution defend my right to free speech and also defend the government's right to seize domains?



Fast forward to year 2012, and judges say it's OK to seize domain names.

Then it's Constitutional by definition. Congress, however, can pass a law amending the Constitution to prohibit the seizure of domain names. Then it's no longer Constitutional. Do they not teach the three branches of government or checks and balances in middle school anymore?


Congress cannot amend the constitution as easily as it can pass a law. The States have to agree to it as well.


Yeah. It's the Constitution. It's supposed to be hard to change.


yes, who watches the watchers?


Ever heard of separation of powers? Three branches of government?


Remind me, who was declaring war reserved for?




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