A lot of folks wave it about like a banner of some kind -- but they're never really read and understood it. It's a cornerstone document, but one taken so lightly by those who are angered by its demonstrated just and proper limitations.

When Byrd was murdered, there was nobody present to stop the act.

With the above fact in mind, what legislative changes to law and Constitution could have prevented his death? There was nobody present to stop the act.

Even if this were 1898, a Texas Ranger on the scene could have prevented the man’s death. The same holds true for 1998 -- and 2002.

A sad, but pointless, debate.

Cheers, Tom,
Dan