Amendment XIII
Ratified December 6, 1865
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Such high sentiments notwithstanding, I am faced with a jury summons for today.
Posted by Craig Ceely at January 24, 2005 12:06 AM