rauljg69 Wrote: 6 minutes ago (10:14 AM)
"Obama explained that the "fundamental flaw" was that "[t]he Africans at the time were not considered as part of the polity that was of concern to the framers," and that the framers did not "see[] it as a moral problem involving persons of moral worth."
Do you agree with that statement C'mon?
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Your statement is 100% flawed
Are you talking about the 3/5ths rule?
once again
The 3/5ths rule is addressing Representation and Direct Tax.
Noted in the very first words:
Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding......
After a long two week recount battle, Col. Allen West has conceded to Democratic opponent Patrick Murphy in the race for Florida's 18th congressional district. West issued a statement early this morning on his Facebook page about his decision, strongly emphasizing his campaign's efforts to preserve a fair and clean democratic process.
For two weeks since Election Day, we have been working to ensure every vote is counted accurately and fairly. We have made progress towards that goal, thanks to the dedication of our supporters and their unrelenting efforts to protect the integrity of the democratic...
The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct.
The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one Representative;
and until such enumeration shall be made, the state of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations one...
The slave states wanted the slaves counted one man, one vote for Representation and as PROPERTY for Direct Tax.
The Founders rejected that and compromised with the 3/5th rule
I hope that helps...you never answered WHY?