Jefferson and McCain clash over Syria and neutrality
Laurence M. Vance argues McCain favors intervention in Syria while Thomas Jefferson championed nonintervention and strict neutrality. The piece contrasts McCain's expansion of the 2001 AUMF with Jefferson's policy of peaceful, impartial relations, urging America first through nonintervention.
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Letters to Editor Process at The Pecos Enterprise
The Pecos Enterprise invites readers to submit letters to the editor on any subject. Send submissions to the editor using the provided contact details for consideration.
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Readers may drop off letters during business hours 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday at 324 S. Cedar Street or email to news pecos.net All letters must be signed and include a phone number for verification The Enterprise reserves the right to edit letters for content and length.
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Constitution Literacy Series Promotes Reading the Constitution
An editorial urges Americans to read the U S Constitution to understand constitutional rulings. It praises the document as plain English and foundational to freedom, arguing citizens should be readers and masters of their destiny. The piece introduces a weekly goal to publish a portion of the Constitution on the page.
Definition of treason in the United States Constitution
Article III Section 3 defines treason as levying war against the United States or adhering to its enemies, with aid and comfort. Conviction requires two witnesses to a single overt act or a confession in open court. Congress may declare treason punishment, but attainder and corruption of blood are limited to the offender’s life.
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Definition and limits of treason in Article III
An editor's note reflects on Article III of the Constitution detailing treason as waging war against the United States or aiding enemies. It notes past English practices of punishing family members and the constitutional ban on such “Corruption of Blood” as a safeguard against collective punishment.
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IRS as political tool sparks pessimism on governance
An opinion piece argues the IRS operates as a political instrument under the Obama era, blaming systemic power for targeting opponents. It warns that increased federal reach endangers liberties, cites Adams era controls, and ends with a call to cut funding to political power structures. Smokey Briggs is editor of the Pecos Enterprise.
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