[BITList] the explanation

[CT's]

yo mike

funny you should ask that. someone else just asked the same question - here 
is my 
reply...........................................................................

"they obviously have nothing to do with each other.

it is usual for a member to sneak a personal amendment into a bill which is 
popular (like credit card reform) and certain to pass.

the amendment generally has absolutely nothing to do with, and no connection 
with,  the bill's central purpose.

the neat thing, as far as the person initiating the amendment, is that their 
name is not attached to it - his/her name is secret; so it is difficult to 
know (and blame) who the sneaky sod was.

this typifies the clever and under-hand ways of politicians.

the supreme court declared that deletion of an amendment of this nature by 
the president (a line item veto) before he signs the bill and it becomes 
law - is 
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.........................................................

bill clinton tried it, but his detractors did not agree and took it all the 
way to the supreme court with the above result.

their decisions seems ridiculous and totally lacking in common sense. I did 
not research how they came to their decision!"


ct

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From: "Michael Feltham" <mj.feltham at madasafish.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:54 AM
To: <bitlist at lists.bcn.mythic-beasts.com>
Subject: Re: [BITList] (no subject)

> Colin,
>
> Perhaps you could explain to your Limey audience why the gun amendment
> should be on the credit card reform bill ?
>
> Mike
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> On 21 May 2009, at 14:44, CT's wrote:
>
> you have wondered how the credit card reform bill contains an
> amendment that will allow people to carry loaded, concealed hand guns
> in national parks - haven't you?
>
> credit cards - hand guns, get it?
>
>
> Should we allow loaded, concealed guns in our national parks?
>
> By Larry Marsh, Kansas City Star Midwest Voices columnist 2009
>
> The US Congress passed an amendment to the credit card reform bill
> that will allow people to carry loaded, concealed guns in our national
> parks. Before you get yourself all upset, consider the trade-offs.
>
> Staying overnight in one of our beautiful national parks can be scary.
> After all you never know when a mountain lion or big bear might jump
> out of the bush and attack you. One way to feel safe and secure in
> your sleeping bag and tent is to place a loaded gun by your side as
> you sleep.
>
> Of course, it will be important to tell your children not to run
> around after dark playing hide and seek in the bushes. You might also
> warn that older gentleman in your life who has to get up every few
> hours during the night to use the latrine.
>
> But wait, before you get upset about losing a loved one, consider the
> extra freedom you get from having a loaded gun by your side. After all
> our country was founded on freedom. We need to protect our freedoms
> every chance we get.
>
> In particular, with a loaded gun by your side you will be free to
> leave food unsecured at your campsite. No need to worry about
> attracting bears and other predators. If one shows up you can always
> just shoot it.
>
> More importantly, consider the essential philosophical point here. If
> you are a true American you should be willing to make sacrifices for
> freedom, just as our forefathers have done. When you think about the
> sacrifices they have made, then surely losing a loved one or two isn't
> all that bad.
>
>
>
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