Funny tidbit - in the first statute in Title I, Chapter 1 (basically top-level definitions - "Words denoting number, gender, and so forth") it was considered important to include among the 10 definitions the following:
'the words "insane" and "insane person" and "lunatic" shall include every idiot, lunatic, insane person, and person non compos mentis;'
Interesting that that was considered to be up there with the legal definitions of "person", "officer", "oath", and "writing".
Fascinating. I love it. Just looking through the comments here and at some of documents, I've learned a few tidbits that I never realized before.
Right below the part you referenced:
> the words "person" and "whoever" include corporations,
> companies, associations, firms, partnerships, societies, and
> joint stock companies, as well as individuals;
So, there's a justification for the Citizens United decision right there. Congress said it was so in the definitions of Title 1, Chapter 1. Yes, I know it's more complicated than that. Still interesting, though. If Congress wants to change the CU implications, they can start by changing that definition right there.
'the words "insane" and "insane person" and "lunatic" shall include every idiot, lunatic, insane person, and person non compos mentis;'
Interesting that that was considered to be up there with the legal definitions of "person", "officer", "oath", and "writing".