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To: chalu2 who wrote (15074)6/3/2002 9:13:51 PM
From: Thomas M.  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 23908
 
In context, the 3/5 compromise is an anti-slavery advance, in word, in deed, and in intent.

And in modern times, it would be considered regressive and racist. That was the point. Chomsky did call the Constitution a "tremendous advance". For some reason, you chose to omit that crucial phrase in your posting.

Tom