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Old 06-12-08, 01:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: To Who Does the USA Constitution Apply?
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I think it has to be assumed it only applies to USA Citizens. Otherwise, interpreting The Constitution will lead to contradictions. For example, 'Article 3, Section 3 (Treason)' clearly refers to USA Citizens. Otherwise, why can't the Gitmo prisoners be put to death under the offense of Treason?
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