Two dozen wise words
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.It took 203 years, but a decade ago the United States did the right thing. The last of the required states (Michigan) finally ratified the 24 words that became the 27th amendment to the US constitution. "No Law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened." The amendment was proposed in 1789 but not ratified until 1992, after an assistant to a Texas politician discovered the dormant words and began a grass-roots campaign.
It took 203 years, but a decade ago the United States did the right thing. The last of the required states (Michigan) finally ratified the 24 words that became the 27th amendment to the US constitution. "No Law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened." The amendment was proposed in 1789 but not ratified until 1992, after an assistant to a Texas politician discovered the dormant words and began a grass-roots campaign.
Before they vote themselves enhanced pensions at their constituents' expense, Members of Parliament here could try enacting a one-line Bill along similar lines. They could even, with advantage, copy the clarity and concision of James Madison's diction and punctuation. We wonder how many centuries would have to pass in this country before such a Bill received the royal assent.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments