Jack Jackson

The contradictions and ironies, of course.

The '3/5 of all other persons' clause which gives states political apportionment for their slaves and American Indians but gives those 'other persons' no rights that the white majority had to respect. Especially, since the 5th Amendment gives ALL citizens the right to their "life, liberty and property." What is slavery other than denial of a slaves right to property - the fruit of their labor?
Reading the document 'as amended' glosses over too much history. Strips out too much legalized theft. It perpetuates a fantasy view of our history. Folks ought to know their countries history but if they are taking it from this bowdlerized reading, their factual basis is going to be skewed.
As a descendent of those 'other persons' I take this act of Congress as a slap in the face.