Okay, fair. "Without exception" is what a tyrant says. It is an assertion of whim over reality; instead of caring about consequences to real people, it hand-waves and declares fiat. It is, in short, completely antithetical to the entire point of the Constitution itself. I had assumed you were explaining it inside the context of reality, but apparently that's wrong.

So nevermind that I proposed a route through which you could explain what it means. I suppose all it means is schoolyard rules.

> And a big reason why I don't participate in the comment threads here much anymore.

You mean it's not because people seem to be participating on HN for no better reason than pandering to the lurkers? You're the second person in a week I've "discussed" things with only to see that they had no intention of engaging and were only reciting talking points for the voiceless masses.

> I almost feel sorry for some of you when you don't understand how rude you act.

The feeling is mutual. You've refused to actually back up any of your claims. Instead, your only recourse is character attacks that center around how you're being treated. I've offered you multiple opportunities to actually respond usefully. You've refused to. I've explained my viewpoint honestly; you've dismissed this as being rude. What possible respect do you expect me to have for you?