[Whit]

     I was kind of under the impression that amendmants were considered part of the Constitution. Otherwise things like freedom of speech and the right to bear arms aren't in the Constitution. Therefore, doesn't an amedment that adds the right for the Goverment to tax mean that it's in the Constitution now?
     I understand that there is some question as to if it was legaly ratified or not, but I'd like to address that as a seperate issue. After all, untill it's proven to be illegitimate it's still in effect. The Marbary vs. Madison case might be an arguement to throw it out, but where has that arguement been made? I mean in a place that means something legaly.
     Please keep the issues seperate.