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To: Lane3 who wrote (74255)9/10/2003 11:24:52 AM
From: Neocon  Respond to of 82486
 
Yes, there is room for argument, but at least common ground, as well.........



To: Lane3 who wrote (74255)9/10/2003 11:58:43 AM
From: The Philosopher  Respond to of 82486
 
Make that three of us.

Now, the question becomes, in interpreting the text, to what degree should we be guided by the definitions, connotations, inferences, and intentions that the founders put on the text when they laidit down, and to what degree should we interpret the text in the light of contemporary meanings and social values and concerns?