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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (297208)3/19/2009 4:59:09 PM
From: garrettjax  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793955
 
I'm not a Constitutional Lawyer, nor do I play one on TV, but I think that both the Bill of Attainder as well as the Ex Post Facto references in the Constitution pertain to criminal law not civil law... I think this tax thing that the House is cooking up is more a civil thing.

SCOTUS may very well review and determine that this is unconstitutional, but I think precedent already exists that they'd have to overturn...

-G

** Not a lawyer of any sort, actually, but I read about it more than I should...



To: Alan Smithee who wrote (297208)3/19/2009 5:14:10 PM
From: jlallen1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793955
 
Could be either I think....

Bill of Attainder

Definition: A legislative act that singles out an individual or group for punishment without a trial.



To: Alan Smithee who wrote (297208)3/19/2009 8:29:20 PM
From: KLP1 Recommendation  Respond to of 793955
 
Totally agree, Smithee! But how? This is just beyond disgust...

I think our Congresscritters are out of control and need to be reined in.


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