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Originally Posted by Cimarron29414
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Secondly, and for the second time, the enumeration will occur in the manner directed by law. Manner means method. Enumeration means counting. Specifically, counting the people will be done in the method directed by law. In short, you can count the people in the most efficient method possible, as directed by law. You are spinning it to suit your argument, and you know it.
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Putting aside the property questions....you are suggesting that in 1820, it was unconstitutional to ask about occupation (farming/commerce/manufacturing)?
Based on what? Your interpretation of "enumeration" and "in the manner directed by law" is the only valid interpretation?
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The
third census in 1810 included data on "the arts and manufactures of the United States of America, for the year 1810" ....certainly more than a simple "enumeration" of persons.
Unconstitutional?