> With due respect to a fellow Jeffersonian,
> 
> Jefferson had no influence in "framing" The Constitution.
> He lived in Europe and served as U.S. Minister to France
> from July 1784 through November 1789.

Correct he drafted the 'Declaration of Independence' not the constitution.  My slip up.  Thanks for the correction.  The quote still stands and all I think can say he was fighting for Liberty early on.  

-dere