> The 16th amendment was adopted on February 3, 1913. Yes. 4 years after congress passed the amendment, it was ratified by the 36th state and adopted. In no w

> The 16th amendment was adopted on February 3, 1913. Yes. 4 years after congress passed the amendment, it was ratified by the 36th state and adopted. In no way was this "magically mandated without any sort of discussion".