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Constitutional Amendment
Since little bush is so set on leaving his mark on US history by advocating a Constitutional Amendment, I suggest that if he wants one that will pass, he advocate an Amendment requiring all Presidential candidates, maybe even all elected officials first pass a monitored (meaning they have to take it themselves without coaching) examination - like the Bar Exam. This examination will test their knowledge and UNDERSTANDING of the Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and US History. They should also be familiar with some of the major judicial decisions that have shaped our nation. The results of the test should be public knowledge and a passing grade of at least 80% strictly enforced, no appeals allowed. A failing grade would restrict the testee from seeking public office for 1 year, at which time the test make be attempted a second time. A second failing grade would permanently prohibit the testee from elected office. Now, we all know how much faith and importance little bush puts in standardized testing as an indicator of progress so I figure he won't have any problem with this Amendment. I'm sure we could find at least 50 Constitutional experts to donate their time (in service to America) in constructing a valid and meaningful examination that would benefit ALL Americans, not just the elite.
But, then again, that's just my opinion.

posted by A Curmudgeon 11:59 AM