The “three/fifths” ratio, used in the Constitution to apportion the slave population, was not new to the Founding Fathers as they framed that document; it had been suggested earlier when trying to decide taxation under the Articles of Confederation.

Did the U. S. Constitution designate people of African descent to be only 60% human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of each individual.

Before the United States and the Coalition became involved militarily with Iraq in 2003, there were at least fifteen opposition groups in Iraq with representatives exiled outside of Iraq, many operating from London.

We don’t want another revolution; but if Democrats control government, we will need one to get our country back. The Democrat hopefuls would raise taxes, seize control of every aspect of the lives of U. S. citizens. If you listen closely, you can hear exactly what they plan, and it is not pretty.

Clare Boothe Luce excelled in several career areas: playwright, journalist, diplomat, politician, and editor.

Republican administrations formulate policies to keep America thriving. At a time when Islamic extremists are attempting to weaken the fiber of our country, it is important for our country to have leaders who understand the threat and have the courage and moral strength to confront that enemy.