| Steve McAlexander on Thu, 15 Nov 2001 22:35:01 +0100 (CET) |
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| [Nettime-bold] RIGHTS LISTED BY FOUNDING FATHERS |
Can you grasp the concept of "...manufactured and marketed patriotism"*? The phrase aptly describes an American unity that doesn't exist. The government once again has used policy and propaganda to divide their own people. Internal Strife versus External Force. War versus Peace. And the most worrisome of all... The People versus The Power. New dividing lines have formed between the people and the "protectors" that are dangerously outrageous for a freedom loving people. If some power isn't reclaimed by the citizens soon, "Crimes Under the Color of Law" will eventually erase one dividing line -- the one that stands between the races -- because we will all be brothers in slavery. We cannot forget the constitutionally declared concepts of independence and all that it stands for; smaller government and what its limits should be; Peace Officers instead of psuedo-civilian soldiers-of-fortune; Justice for all instead of the few, and the wonderful feeling of brotherhood and safety that a nation truly united would bring. If we do not become actively involved in our country's choices, we will soon know the awful satire of a once Free Nation becoming the world's Prison Nation. We must begin to hold those in positions of authority responsible for their crimes.. We have got to increase the cry of freedom... As a grandmother, I cannot bear the thought of future generations of government controlled children who will long for something, and not even know enough about the concept of Freedom to know what it is they so desperately crave. THESE ARE THE RIGHTS LISTED BY OUR FOUNDING FATHERS. I'm not sure everyone knows them. They are your rights as a citizen. You should memorize them, treasure them, and protect them even and especially from those who claim power over you. Kay Lee 1290 Overlook Terrace Titusville, Florida 32780 321-383-3000 Making The Walls Transparent http://www.angelfire.com/fl3/starke ********************************************* THE BILL OF RIGHTS, as ratified December 15, 1791: Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers NOT delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. ************************************* *SOME FOLKS NEVER FELT SAFE: THE TRUTH BEHIND NATIONAL UNITY October 08, 2001 By Tim Wise, a Nashville-based writer, lecturer and antiracism activist. ZNET.org Shared by Kay Lee Making The Walls Transparent http://www.angelfire.com/fl3/starke ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Universal Inkjet Refill Kit $29.95 Refill any ink cartridge for less! 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