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    [Credit goes to an organization called the ACRU for this reminder, the text, and the format]


    The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were ratified on December 15, 1791, 219 years ago today. Our nation's Founders believed deeply in the freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, the press, private property, the right to keep and bear arms, due process and all the other rights expressed in the first 10 amendments. It's important to remember that government doesn't grant rights but merely enforces them. And the Bill of Rights protects citizens by limiting the government's own powers. Today, take time to read through the Bill of Rights.



    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.

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    Contrary to popular belief, we don't have rights. When the government can take away your rights they're called privileges. Just ask Japanese, German, and Italian Americans.

    Doc.
    Do draft dodgers have reunions? And if so what do they talk about?
    Doc

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    I would really like to post my thoughts I won't. No political discussions per hex.

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    Sorry Ken, I wasn't aware of that. Seems to me I've seen some pretty heated political debates here in the past. Must have missed the new rule during my hiatus.

    Doc.
    Do draft dodgers have reunions? And if so what do they talk about?
    Doc

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    We had a political forum for awhile...It went to shit. hex declared politics off limits after that.

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    Not that I was here for it:

    Quote Originally Posted by Shagaroo View Post
    The Politics sections was meant to be Board Politics. After we had beaten a great many phucktards into submission, someone decided to discuss real politics, then religion... The charred corpse of that section is hidden in the basement, but it's long dead and is only for gawking at.
    The powers that be might take it all away
    Together we burn, together we burn away

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    It got pretty nasty...

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