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(...) A single attack can make a rebellion if it is by a citizen of the country. I can't remember if any of the Sept 11 bombers were US citizens but if so I would argue it indeed was a part of a rebellion. Tim (20 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) One problem there (among many) is that there has been no invasion and no rebellion. A single attack does not an invasion make, so there is literally no justification for suspension of habeas corpus. Dave! (20 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I'm not up on this one apparently-- where did Specter take a literal interpretation where he ought not to have? In this case, it seems utterly plain. If the interpretation is that no right is expressly granted to anyone, but only that when it (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I think Constitutions are like religious texts. "My" sides interpretation is always the only valid one ;-) Tim (20 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well, you want your interpretation, and literal, too. Specter takes the Constitution literally when he cites "except in the case of invasion or rebellion", but when Gonzales takes the Constitution literally, you cry foul. JOHN (20 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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