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Sunday, December 05, 2010

Explicit and Authentic Acts: Amending the U.S. Constitution, 1776-1995

David Kyvig's book was very good and comprehensive, though a few errors (including John Kerry's state!) were annoying. Over at Slate fray, I and others point to the inanity of the "Repeal Amendment" that some actually take seriously. Better empty symbolism, please.