Thanks, Jon, for the cogent mini-lesson. What with all the rumpus today over USA Patriot Act, terrorism and "watch what you say," religion in public life, I wonder if the Bill of Rights, exactly as written, were put to an "up or down vote" by the entire electorate, would it pass? Henry Wiencek To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html