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Revision as of 10:24, 2 July 2005
(Note that this is at present just a copy of the original text. Proposed editing convention -- added text whould be in bold, text to be deleted should be parenthesized and italic strike out
Preamble
The proper function of government is to protect the rights of individuals from the initiation of force
We the People of the United States, in Order to (form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,) protect these rights do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.