There Might Be a Rattlesnake in the Kitchen Diet
Pecos Enterprise editor Smokey Briggs recounts a close call with a bull snake invading his home. After a foul odor and shed skin appeared, his wife’s purge of the house led to new furniture and a near demolition. The tale blends humor with a wary warning about midnight snacks and squareness.
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Dancing around the First and Fourth Amendments in NSA spying
Guest column argues that widespread NSA data collection invades privacy and risks First and Fourth Amendment protections. It cites Patriot Act Section 215 and FISA Amendments Act as enabling tools, urging Congress to investigate and restore privacy without compromising security. Timothy Karr of Free Press advocates a campaign to rein in surveillance while safeguarding rights.
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Constitution literacy through weekly Constitution excerpt
Editor urges readers to study the Constitution, calling it the nation’s foundation and accessible in plain English. The piece stresses personal understanding over legal interpretation and announces a weekly publication of a Constitution excerpt to boost literacy.
Amendment process for the United States Constitution
The Congress may propose amendments with two thirds support, or states may call a convention for amendments, valid when ratified by three fourths of states. Ratification may occur by state legislatures or by conventions, with caveats about pre-1808 amendments and equal Senate suffrage.
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Rules on the box define constitutional change
An editor laments judicial interpretation of the Constitution as undermining its original meaning. The piece argues amendments should come by proper process, not court interpretations, urging voters to elect judges who interpret literally to preserve a flexible yet strong founding document.
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The Pecos Enterprise invites signed letters on any subject. Submit during business hours 8 am to 5 pm at 324 S Cedar Street or via email. Include a phone number for verification. The newspaper reserves the right to edit for content and length.
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