"Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;"
This says *NOTHING* to justify taking God out of schools (See the Northwest Ordinance)
"or abridging the freedom of speech, "
Except in front of abortion mills or at GLBT pride events or while broadcasting a conservative opinion over the radio waves
"or of the press;"
Except in front of abortion mills or at GLBT pride events or while broadcasting a conservative opinion over the radio waves, or when opposing the agenda of the Congressional majority and/or the President (See Fairness Doctrine)
"or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,"
Except in front of abortion mills or at GLBT pride events
"and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
Unless the President says they are lying.
"Amendment II
"A well regulated militia,"
That is saying that the people themselves are a well-regulated militia.
"being necessary to the security of a free state,"
OUR protective services, by force of privately-owned armament, are a national security mandate.
"the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
The government does not grant this right. This right grants government.
"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."
This provision was not observed in Iraq during the war, which tells me that foreigners, foreign combatants and non-U.S.-citizen civilians on a battlefield are not extended Constitutional rights.
"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."
This alone disallows the RF ID chip implantation the bill calls for.
"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;"
That nixes Klingenschmidt's Court Martial and discharge.
" nor shall any person be subject for the same offense 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."
Can you say Terri Schiavo?
"Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, "
This is largely ignored
"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,"
Yup, if you get fined, you can have a jury.
"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,"
Even the current administration can't undo this one.
"and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense."
This doesn't say who the counsel has to be.
"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,"
The fines called for do greatly exceed $20.00
"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.
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"Amendment VIII"
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"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
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Explanation required?
"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."
The People.
That is us.
Yes, that does indeed make us the fourth branch of government.