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January 23, 2010 - 5:51 pm - by Richard Fernandez
Teresita
2010-01-25 07:53:22

Habu: Democracy mentioned anywhere in our Constitution? Does the word appear in the Declaration of Independence? Was it the Founder’s intent in any way, shape, or form to have a democracy?

The Founder’s intent was that only adult white male property owners could vote; enslaved Africans, free black people and women were not extended the franchise. Senators were not directly elected by the people like Congressmen were. We got better. So much for your appeal to the Old School, Habu.