Talk:Emolument Clause
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The Constitution of Vermont of July 8, 1777 states: That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation or community; and not for the particular emolument or advantage of any single man, family or set of men, who are a part only of that community; and that the community hath an indubitable, unalienable and indefeasible right to reform, alter, or abolish, government, in such manner as shall be, by that community, judged most conducive to the public weal.
Doesn't this suggest that the clause is more than simply about titles and also relates to any benefits that may come from the government, particularly, those not conducive to the general welfare of the nation?
That benefits that stem from service to the nation, or property given to support the nation, can only be with a given equivalent?
That, all owing service, may be allowed some benefit, in context of helping to support the stability and security of the nation, but not beyond?
NantucketNoon (talk) 03:06, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
