Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Proposed Changes to Constitution
Proposed by Guy Davenport, published in Guy Davenport and Nicholas Kilmer, "Fragments from a Correspondence,"
Arion 13.3 (Winter, 2006) 89-130 (at 97):
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And when the Constitution is rewritten, it must say: All occupations will be within walking distance of the laborer's house, and the walk there between shall pass friendly dogs, cats, and well-bred children.
FIRST AMENDMENT. No vehicle of any kidney propelled by mechanical power of any description shall operate within the borders of the United States.
SECOND AMENDMENT. All public offices shall be filled by incumbents selected by chance. The names of all citizens between the ages of 45 and 100, none excluded for any reason, shall be placed in capsules in a Large Bowl ...
