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Originally Posted by Redpyramidhead

But then again, maybe you are for such a thing. Maybe you are for infringing upon the 1st Amendment.

Red, there's really no need to accuse Infernal just because he doesn't see the big deal about the one less vote. Yes, sure, it is somewhat shocking that the voting came this close and the possibility that this stupid amendment could've been passed is frightening. But Infernal was just saying that the numbers don't mean anything because if it were short of 10 votes, people would still say "Wow, look how close it came!" And since it's already been done, it's done, it's over. No need to dwell upon the past. Just because he doesn't share your anger or your shock over this subject doesn't mean you need to get on his case for it.

Originally Posted by Redpyramidhead

Regardless of other factorsin the process of allowing an amendment ot the constitution, its still an example of how widespread nationalist propaganda and false patriotism has become within our government and in our country.

Well, no offense, but this is and has always been the way it's been. It's nothing new. I mean since when has the US government not promote the widespread of false patriotism and other ridiculous things? So I just don't see why it's so shocking...the outcome to something like this should've been expected...well, at least to me, heh.