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To: Amy J who wrote (280569)	3/16/2006 10:14:09 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 1576012

Have you even read the US Constitution, do you even know how adding an amendment works?? No wonder the fathers said you women shouldn't have the vote. What a moron you are

To: Amy J who wrote (280569)	3/16/2006 10:14:44 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 1576012

You are proof why women shouldn't be allowed to vote

To: Amy J who wrote (280569)	3/16/2006 10:31:36 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1576012

Constitutional amendments have to be ratified by the states. It's a very difficult process: usconstitution.net "There are essentially two ways spelled out in the Constitution for how it can be amended. One has never been used. The first method is for a bill to pass both halves of the legislature, by a two-thirds majority in each. Once the bill has passed both houses, it goes on to the states. This is the route taken by all current amendments. Because of some long outstanding amendments, such as the 27th, Congress will normally put a time limit (typically seven years) for the bill to be approved as an amendment (for example, see the 21st and 22nd). The second method prescribed is for a Constitutional Convention to be called by two-thirds of the legislatures of the States, and for that Convention to propose one or more amendments. These amendments are then sent to the states to be approved by three-fourths of the legislatures or conventions. This route has never been taken, and there is discussion in political science circles about just how such a convention would be convened, and what kind of changes it would bring about. Regardless of which of the two proposal routes is taken, the amendment must be approved by three-fourths of states."

To: Amy J who wrote (280569)	3/17/2006 6:51:48 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1576012

Congrats on voting for it! Since Congress approved it, why did it go to the States? And who exactly within the States did it go to - the State govt legislation? Or, do you mean every State had to run its own election for the populous? Which states voted against it? Let me guess - the usual suspects like South Dakota? Once Congress approves an amendment to the Constitution, it must go to the state legislatures for ratification. The ERA needs the approval of just three more states. Thirty five states have approved it. Every year, some state that has not approved it will try to get the necessary legislation passed, but it doesn't happen. Rather shocking when you learn what the ERA calls for......below is the text of the 28th amendment to the Constitution says: "Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. Section 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification." equalrightsamendment.org