Unconstitutional conventions.

• Position: Brief article

Andrew P. Napolitano is senior judicial analyst at Fox News, where he flogs his unique brand of constitutionalism and frequently goes head to head with Bill O'Reilly. His new book, A Nation of Sheep (Nelson), asks "what has happened to the America that was once in love with freedom?"

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Below, Napolitano lists some of the most egregious incursions against the Constitution in U.S. history. A self-described "pro-life libertarian," Napolitano was also tempted to include the PATRIOT Act, for undermining the Fourth Amendment, and Roe v. Wade, which "unleashed the slaughter of 40 million babies."

1 Slavery; "Unfortunately, slavery was institutionalized in the Constitution. As much as I love that document, preach its worth, and would shed my blood to defend it, slavery is the indelible stain not eradicated until the 13th Amendment."

2 Wartime...