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Feds Challenge States' Sovereignty -
 - Joel Hendon (16,285)     
Joel Hendon   
Many of the U.S. citizens do not fully understand the constitution, as to how it pertained to the states when written. Before the constitution, each state or colony which had taken form was a totally separate and sovereign group. The constitution was written by the various representatives of... ( added 2 days 21 hours ago.) |
Things That Infringe on Free Speech -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)  
Terry Mitchell
According to the U.S. Constitution, free speech is one of the rights that we enjoy as Americans. However, I see this right arbitrarily abridged every day, and most people seem to go along with it. In some cases, this violation of the First Amendment is even coded into law. Here are some things... ( added 17 days 23 hours ago.) |
Plessy, the 14th Amendment & Big Business -
Edward Rhymes (1,331) 
Edward Rhymes
The following is a brief history of Plessy v. Ferguson (considered the legal beginning of Jim Crow Law), the 14th Amendment and the beginning of what we now call "Big Business." In this present time of big Wall Street bonuses; in an era of bail-outs and "too-big-to-fail" corporations, I believe... ( added 24 days ago.) |
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Freedom of Speech -
- Missing Link (766)  
Missing Link
Beware the dim-witted false patriots who ignorantly declare unpatriotic anyone who should dare to question critically any aspect of our country. It is a narrow, limited mind whose best argument is "Love it, or leave it".
Our country was founded on freedom, freedom that most expressly protects... ( added 96 days 7 hours ago.) |
The First Amendment and Racism: Do Racists Have the Right to Free Speech? -
Danny Davids (19,741) 
Danny Davids
It was one of those judge shows that jump-started the thought process this time. The particular show I was watching has, as a regular part of each episode, a legal question to which you can respond with your opinion by calling an 800 number. The question for this episode asked if it was a good... ( added 119 days 8 hours ago.) |
Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835) 
Joel Hirschhorn
Like others promoting constitutional amendments, Senator Russ Feingold, Democrat, Wisconsin , apparently is unaware of the refusal by Congress to obey Article V of the Constitution. He has a fine idea: every senator must actually be elected rather than appointed to that position. In 1913 the 17... ( added 238 days 22 hours ago.) |
The People's U.S. Constitution: Ariticle II, The Executive Branch -
Jeff Brown (9,928)  
Jeff Brown
Article II is about one-third the length of Article I . Why? Well, some may say to give the president more power or flexibility. Meaning, less said about what you can and cannot do the more you can do. But it also may have to do with the fact that the president is only the enforcer of laws.... ( added 1 year 1 day ago.) |
Just Because a Freedom Exists, Should We Use That Freedom To Its Full Potential? -
- Jon Searles (2,108) 
Jon Searles
Recently my father expressed a frustration as it relates to people speaking against and showing open disdain for the United States through their words, and their actions. He was not referring to other governments and those outside the U.S. but those within its borders. He definitely has his own... ( added 1 year 102 days ago.) |
Let's Expand Fifth Amendment Rights -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
Two days prior to his arrest for the murder of Yale medical Annie Le, Raymond Clark was picked up by the police, handcuffed, and detained for a while. Incidents like this, that take place on a daily basis, should be prohibited by the U.S. Constitution. The Fifth Amendment comes close, but like... ( added 43 days 23 hours ago.) |
The 28th Amendment -
- JP Bender (9,663) 
JP Bender
The U.S. Constitution is a work in progress, ever evolving and it takes time for changes to occur. As an example, take the 27th Amendment, which involves limiting congressional pay increases. That amendment was first proposed on September 25, 1789 and was ratified on May 7, 1992.
That... ( added 48 days 4 hours ago.) |
Why the 17th Amendment Should Be Repealed -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1911 to allow U.S. senators to be directly elected by voters. Previously, they were selected by the state legislatures. However, I think this amendment has turned out to be a bad idea and should therefore be repealed as soon as possible.... ( added 110 days 21 hours ago.) |
Ten Constitutional Amendments We Need to Pass Now -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
There are some constitutional amendments that we urgently need to pass in order to preserve our way of life as Americans. The sooner we pass them, then better off we will be. Here they are:
1) A ban on all forced strip-searches. I don't care what anyone says there is never any need for such a... ( added 122 days 23 hours ago.) |
Gun Haters Should Be More Honest -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)
Terry Mitchell
If all the gun haters in the U.S. really thought guns were as bad as they seem to believe they are, then why don't these people try to repeal the Second Amendment? Well, for one thing, they know that any proposed constitutional amendment that would seek to invalidate the Second Amendment would be... ( added 158 days 22 hours ago.) |
Constitutional Rubbish -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835)
Joel Hirschhorn
Americans need a civics lesson. And so do politicians. Of all the wrong and delusional thinking about the US Constitution the one that is most thoroughly incorrect and routinely used for political propaganda purposes is that there are three coequal branches of the federal government.
You hear... ( added 176 days 16 hours ago.) |
Gun and Ammo Sales Breaking New Records -
Sandra E. Graham (7,883) 
Sandra E. Graham
As many manufacturer's are curtailing their production; cutting hours, laying off employees, and even closing their doors completely, gun and ammo production and sales seem to be going through the proverbial roof. Gun store supplies can't keep up with consumer demands and gun and ammo... ( added 199 days 13 hours ago.) |
Is a Blogger a Journalist? House says No! -
Avis Ward (11,455) 
Avis Ward
The House says bloggers do not count as journalists. A bill in Congress deals with two versions that would protect the rights of journalists from divulging their sources. This information would be confidential. The government could not force journalists to reveal whistleblowers.
In the other... ( added 252 days 17 hours ago.) |
Is The Council On Foreign Relations Un-American? -
Joel Hendon (16,285)
Joel Hendon
The "Council On Foreign Relations". Sounds like a governmental department or program, doesn't it? It isn't, and should never be considered as such. First let's read Wikipedia's introductory remarks concerning it.
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an American nonpartisan foreign... ( added 256 days 17 hours ago.) |
New Hampshires Bold Step, Right Or Wrong? -
Joel Hendon (16,285)
Joel Hendon
On February 2, 2009, the state legislature of New Hampshire took a huge and bold step, unprecedented as far as I know. But from what I have read thus far, I'm on their side one hundred percent. They introduced a resolution, HCR 6, which declares many of the federal government's actions and... ( added 276 days 19 hours ago.) |
The People's U.S. Constitution: Amendments XVI-XX -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
Amendment XVI: Status of Income Tax Clarified. Ratified 2/3/1913. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. OK, this one's a popular amendment... ( added 338 days 8 hours ago.) |
The People's U.S. Constitution: Amendment XIV -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
Amendment XIV: Citizenship Rights or Equal Protection of the Laws . Ratified 7/9/1868.
1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any... ( added 338 days 14 hours ago.) |
The People's U.S. Constitution: Amendments XI - XIII -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
Amendment XI: Judicial Limits. Ratified 2/7/1795. The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State. OK, this... ( added 340 days 15 hours ago.) |
George W. Bush Belongs In Prison -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835)
Joel Hirschhorn
Electing Barack Obama president was the first step in redeeming American democracy. The second step must be indicting ex-president George W. Bush, giving him a fair trial, finding him guilty of many criminal acts and putting him in prison. Forget revenge. Think rule of law and justice.
I want... ( added 343 days 22 hours ago.) |
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The People's U. S. Constitution: Bill of Rights (Amendments VII-X) -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
Amendment VII: Trial by Jury in Civil Cases. Ratified 12/15/1791.
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 re-examined in any Court of the United States... ( added 346 days 10 hours ago.) |
The People's U. S. Constitution: Bill of Rights (Amendment VI) -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
Amendment VI: Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses. Ratified
12/15/1791. This amendment was added to actually protect the right of criminal defendants to a fair trial. Article III's guarantee to a trial in criminal cases is here, but there's also the right to subpoena witnesses and... ( added 347 days 11 hours ago.) |
The People's U.S. Constitution: The Bill of Rights (Amendments II-V) -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
Amendment II: The Right
to Bear Arms. Ratified 12/15/1791.
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 .
"The fra ( added 347 days 17 hours ago.) |
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