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Punishing Pirates and the Law of Nations – Constitution Article 1 §8.10

ConstitutionArticle 1 §8.10 of the Constitution is about Congress’ power to punish piracy. Pirates are always good reading, but that’s not why I’m studying 1 §8.10.

In episode 8 of the wonderful anime Kino’s Journey, a character wanders into a country where people live in peace and freedom and are welcoming to newcomers. His companion says it seems like a perfectly normal place. He replies, “A lot of people have to work very hard to make a place normal.”

Democracy is not for spectators; it takes a lot of work from a lot of people. To do it right, you have to know the rules. That’s why I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time. I’m up to Article 1 §8.10. Read More