the first thing a man will sacrifice to get what he wants is his principles
Senator Doug Henry: I think the whole scheme is patently unconstitutional, but it’s too much money in it not to go with it
From the Tennessee Constitution: Each member of the Senate and House of Representatives, shall before they proceed to business take an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of this State, and of the United States and also the following oath: I ………. do solemnly swear (or affirm) that as a member of this General Assembly, I will, in all appointments, vote without favor, affection, partiality, or prejudice; and that I will not propose or assent to any bill, vote or resolution, which shall appear to me injurious to the people, or consent to any act or thing, whatever, that shall have a tendency to lessen or abridge their rights and privileges, as declared by the Constitution of this State.
January 13th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
If we start hanging treasonous (and that’s what it is) politicians from street lights, this kind of shit would stop. Or at least slow down.
January 13th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
or we need a crap load more street lights.