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["Lisa K.V. Perry" <lisakvperry AT gmail.com>]

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Rob <becida AT comcast.net> wrote:

> At  9/18/2008 05:07 AM,bob ford wrote:
> >I guess they forgot about Article 1, Section 8, of The Constitution,
> >to which they all swore an oath.
>
> Article I
> Section 8
>
> Clause 15:
> To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the
> Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
>


> Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of 
> Law<http://dictionary.reference.com/help/mwlaw.html>- Cite
> This 
> Source<http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=insurrection&ia=mwlaw>- 
> Share
> This <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/insurrection#sharethis>
> Main Entry: *in·sur·rec·tion*
> Pronunciation: "in-s&-'rek-sh&n
> Function: *noun*
> *:* the act or an instance of revolting esp. violently against civil or
> political authority or against an established government; *also* *:* the
> crime of inciting or engaging in such revolt <whoever incites, sets on foot,
> assists, or engages in any rebellion or *insurrection** *against the
> authority of the United States…shall be fined not more than $10,000 or
> imprisoned not more than ten years —*  U.S. Code*>
>

No wonder we don't have more rebellion and get-off-the-couch revolts in this
country. I so admire how the French take to the streets, how they protest
and go on strike. If you're involved in an insurrection in the USA, it may
cost $10k or a long stay in jail.

lkvp