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Living with the Constitution (with A.J. Jacobs)

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Privateering and Family Governance

This chapter examines the U.S. Constitution's clause on letters of mark and reprisal, illustrating its historical significance in privateering during the Revolutionary War. Through humorous personal anecdotes, the speaker reflects on their unconventional journey to engage with this aspect of history, including a whimsical encounter with a Congressman and attempts to create a family constitution. The discussion intertwines themes of individual rights, familial roles, and the comedic challenges faced in modern family dynamics while exploring historical legal perspectives.

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