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To: The Philosopher who wrote (2792)2/18/2004 6:24:05 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 7936
 
In fact, nobody actually believes that the Constitution should be read literally or followed strictly. Even strict constructionists don't.

I'm not sure I agree with that statement. I would agree only to the extent that sometimes reading it literally doesn't give you something specific to really be sure how it applies to a particular issue, but when it is reasonably clear I think it should be read fairly literally.

Tim