WASHINGTON-In 1836, slaveholders took Dred Scott, an enslaved person, from Missouri, a slave state, to the territory that became Minnesota. The law governing that territory prohibited slavery.
  • MyOpinion@lemm.ee
    231·
    3 months ago

    Zero shame. I recommend we ignore the constitution and deal with these traitors.

      • thesohoriotsEnglish
        5·
        3 months ago

        We already have gas stations, so maybe the Italian way will suffice. Stop in at Wawa, get a nice pretzel, a wutter ice, check out the new decorations.

    • MichaelHawkinSniderEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      We don’t have to ignore the U.S. Constitution to get rid of threats to the security of a free State.

    • Xanza@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      Ignoring the Constitution is how we got here. Ignoring it again because “we’re the good guys” doesn’t help. That’s the exact same mentality Trump has…

  • Xanza@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    3 months ago

    Aaaand there it is…

    Article II, Section 1: Function and Selection, Clause 8: Presidential Oath of Office;

    Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:– I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.