My Political World: The Bill of Rights, and why Republicans and TEA Baggers are screwing them up

Now in all honesty, I've tried to stay off of this for the longest time, basically not wanting to get in on any of the gun nuts crap because let's face it, the Republicans and the gun nuts that are out there, don't want the change that is coming to this country, and I hate to say it, but change has been coming to this country since the founding of it, hey your Android and iPhone are a showing of progress and change, and yet people don't want to know or think about that, after all if it's there to use then why not.

However there is one thing that people don't realize and that happens to be the one thing that the Republicans actually want to get rid of more than anything else in the world right now, and that's our constitutional rights that we have, and say that the liberals actually want to get rid of them. Actually the liberals above all want to make sure that they keep our right, all of them, and that's the one thing that the Republicans, conservatives and religious zealot nut cases out there don't actually want. Hell after all if they can't control you and have mindless drones, then what's the point. After all, a world with out free will is the one thing that they would love to have, mindless slaves and that's all they want over all. After all if you can't make your own decisions, that's perfect for them since that means that they can make all the decisions for you, doesn't matter if it happens to be good for you or not, they don't care, they want it to be uniform for everyone.

However the one thing that they want to make sure of is that our current government is turned not only entirely over to the religious nut right, but also is owned by the corporations that are out there right now. Now the one thing that I've already figured out a long while back is that the Republicans want their power base back (and I've been mentioning that as well for the longest time), and they're willing to do anything to get that power back. Now I've only mentioned this once before, however this was something that I've only stated as a possible thought in, namely since I have no idea if it's true or not, but at the same time also have no evidence towards at all. But the one thing that I've mentioned before and I'm honestly starting to think might be true in the end (and there are reasons for this that I will get into in a bit here), but I honestly think that the Republican party (and part of the TEA Party is as well) might be communists of a new breed, namely that of reverse communists. What I mean by that is that they're the type of people that want their own government in place, and are willing to do what it takes to get rid of the current government to replace it with their own. That type of government, would not only be a religious type (which when you look back on history has never survived at all), but also one that happens to be run by the corporations and companies and rich people (namely the 1-2%ers out there), those that don't care about the middle and lower classes out there. They only want your money and don't care about anything else in the mean time.

Now you might be wondering where I happen to be going with all of this, well here's the deal on that, I read an article today that basically told about how a bunch of nut cases are going to be going to Washington DC and do the one thing that is against the law (and mind you it's again Federal law), and that is bring loaded armed weapons to the nation's capital. Which means that they're doing this with out permits, they'll be breaking federal law, and mind you these same people are constantly bitching about the government taking their guns away illegally, well now the government will be taking away their gun legally, even though the people will be bitching that the government planned on doing this the entire time. No they never did, you were the ones that started all of this off in the first place. You can read more here: "Gun Protesters Plan March On Washington With Loaded Rifles to 'Put The Government On Notice'"

But for me, I figured that it was past time to actually put it out there when it comes to the Bill of Rights, and the fact that they DON'T support each other they only support themselves and that's it. Now mind you I will include the actual text and then what someone else translated it to mean, and then I'll put down what I believe that it's supposed to mean. (Both of these can be found at the following sites: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html, http://jpfo.org/your10rights/pdf-doc/bortext.pdf)

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.

"Government can neither impose a state religion upon you nor punish you for exercising the religion of your choice. You may express your opinions, write and publish what you wish, gather peacefully with others, and formally ask government to correct injustices."

Now this is the one thing that the religious nut cases have been saying isn't true, this is basically (with out actually saying it in written words, and that's where they've been finding the fake loop hole) the separation of church and state. Now the religious right has been saying that this country was founded as a Christian nation, if that had been the case, then the anti-religion part of this would never have been written in the first place. They were agnostic which means that they believed in a higher power but not God for say, they weren't Christians, get that through the heads already. But this also means that they believed in the freedom of speech as well, something that the Republicans don't want at all, after all if you can disagree with them they can't do anything about it at all. Now this last part has been getting trampled on since who the hell knows when, and that's been the right to gather peacefully. Now cities don't mind you doing this, as long as you have the legal permits (that you have to pay for) in order to do this and obey all the local laws when it comes to gathering, and it doesn't matter if it happens to be in protest of something that the government is doing, or is something for religious reasons, this allows you to be able to do that. The very last part is something that is being used majorly these days considering all of the nut cases and idiots that you happen to have out there (and I don't mean just the Republicans in congress either). You can actually bring your complaints before the government to correct injustices that have been done. However the kicker here is that if the Republicans and the corporations get their way, this will never be possible again.

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.

"Individuals ("the people") have the right to own and use weapons without interference from the government."

Now at the current times, there has been a ton of debate over this one here, considering the types of guns that you happen to have out there, personally I'm an archer and not really into this at all, but this right here they're talking about hand guns, not AR-14 assault rifles, they never have been. After all if you need one of those to protect your family home, then seriously there is something wrong with you right from the start. Now there have been those that have been saying that this amendment supports the first and the first supports this one, actually no it doesn't, as you can see it doesn't. The only ones out there that want you to have those bigger guns, the gun makers, NRA and the Republicans so that you can help them not only retake the government, but to put them back in power where they shouldn't be in the first place.

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.

"The government cannot force you to house its agents."

This one here is so simple it amazes me, and it was written because of what the Brits did before the revolutionary war took place. They forced the citizens to hold the soldiers in their homes, and no one was allowed to say anything about it at all. These days the government is NOT allowed to do that at all. However that doesn't mean that you can't fall in love with one and marry them and that right there doesn't count :)

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.

"You may not be arrested or "detained" arbitrarily. No agency of government may inspect or seize your property or possessions without first obtaining a warrant. To obtain a warrant, they must show specific cause for the search or seizure and swear under oath that they are telling the truth about these reasons. Furthermore, the warrant itself must state specifically and in detail the place, things, or people it covers. Warrants that are too general or vague are not valid; searches or seizures that"

This is one that constantly gets violated all the time, after all, if they say they "see" something, then it allows them to totally trash rights left and right, and when taken to court, they'll lie to make sure that they can continue to get away with EVERYTHING. Thanks to this one getting violated constantly, we're living in police state that we placed there ourselves, and we actually need to get this one back into place. After all they're not allowed to search anything you have with out a warrant, and the kicker for this one is, when the police ask you if they can search your things and you say no, they'll arrest you for thinking that you have something to hide, now it that's not a violation of the law, then I really don't know what in the world is.

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.

"No one outside the military may be tried for a serious crime without first being indicted by a grand jury (of citizens). Once found not guilty, a person may not be tried again for the same deed. You can't be forced to be a witness or provide evidence against yourself in a criminal case. You can't be sent to prison or have your assets seized without due process. The government can't take your property without paying market value for it."

You know, this was actually covered pretty well above, the kicker is (being ex Navy) anyone in the military is cover by the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which means that if you think that you're free and clear think again. However, and I just thought about this one, most of the time when someone pleads the 5th, it tends to mean that they're apart of it in some way, but they don't want to implicated themselves for what happened.

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 defense.

"Trials cannot be unreasonably postponed or held in secret. In any criminal case against you, you have a right to public trial by a jury of unbiased citizens (thus ensuring that the state can't use a "party-line" judge to railroad you). The trial must be held in the state or region where the crime was committed. You cannot be held without charges. You cannot be held on charges that are kept secret from you. You have a right to know who is making accusations against you and to confront those witnesses in court. You have the right to subpoena witnesses to testify in your favor and a right to the services of an attorney"

This one here, you basically can't be whisked away and be put on trial by the government with out the public knowing about it. The kicker is here that they make sure that the people know about it, but thanks to the news, they make sure that they can taint the jury pool to make sure that they can find everyone guilty with out a problem and lock everyone up. So you're screwed either way you put it in the end.

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 re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

"The right to trial by jury extends to civil, as well as criminal, cases. Once a jury has made its decision, no court can overturn or otherwise change that decision except via accepted legal processes (for instance, granting of a new trial when an appeals court determines that your rights were violated in the original proceeding)."

This one speaks for it's self right here.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

"Bail, fines, and punishments must all fit the crime and punishments must not be designed for cruelty."

The fines and bails that are given to you upon arrest must not be exceeding any amount that goes beyond what the crime is in the first place, and more often than not then never take into account what your living situation happens to be so they put a bail amount on you that you know that you can't pay, but they want to make money off of you for the city, and that right there tends to violate that amendment, but no one hits them up on it EVER!!!

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

"You have more rights than are specifically listed in the Bill of Rights."

This one here actually talks about the rest of the Constitution but aren't apart of the rest of the first ten.

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 U.S. federal government has only those specific powers granted to it by the Constitution. All other powers belong either to the states or to individuals."

Basically except for the last two here, everyone above is for the state and the people, but the rest are for the government to decide. However most of the time, the government (depending on who's in charge at the time) decides to actually violate the majority of these rights here, and don't care who happens to get into the way.

Right now the ones that are trying to get rid of all of these are the Republicans and their corporate backers, along with the religious nut cases that happen to be out there in the first place. They don't care how it's done, as long as it's done and they don't care who they happen to hurt along the way, as long as they happen to get the power that they want in the first place, and that's where things tend to go wrong right there. The people who blindly follow the Republicans and the TEA Party, don't realize that they're getting lied to in order to get power back into the Republicans hands for all time. This is the one thing that must be stopped for all time. Personally I'm calling for the end of the Republican party for all time, but I know that that's not going to happen ever. So in the mean time those that continue to know the truth, must continue to fight for what they know is right and not to blindly follow something that seems to appeal to their sense of justice and never knowing that they're getting lied to the entire time.

Felix Sanchez

Sign Dancer, Liberty Tax Martinez, CA

Alhambra High School

Class of '97

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