We live in a society where whatever is not forbidden by law is
expressly permitted by constitution and usage. And all the better for
it.

Mr. McCoy:

So, does Ireland have a written constitution? England does not. In the
US, you would be referring to the 9th and 10th amendments (the "Bill of
Rights"). The issue being your use of the word "expressly" which
requires an explicit reference. But you are referring only to societies
based on English Law, vs. those based on Roman Law. So, those here from
France or Spain, and certain Parishes in Louisiana (US) and elsewhere
are subject to Roman Law, where the derivation of power is from the
state, and not from the people. You do come up with remarkably ignorant
analogies.

However, within Usenet, we almost all do have the privilege of calling
it as we see it. You do have a great deal of time on your hands and
have a lot of bile to spew. Enjoy. It must do you some good even if you
are entirely unconcerned over any collateral damage. I suppose a rich
and full fantasy life is marginally better than no life at all, but I
do pity you.

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA