Hello Fellow Bloggers!
This is the Eighth of Eleven Installments of:
"How to Be A Real American"
That's right, we are discussing Our Bill of Rights (YOUR RIGHTS!).
Each week we are discussing an amendment of the Bill of Rights. So far we've talked about freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the right to privacy, and the right to legal council and a trial by jury, both in criminal and in civil cases.
This week, we are discussing Amendment Eight of the Bill of Rights. This amendment covers bail, fines, and punishment. Let's check it out:
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
This seems pretty simple at first glance but what does it mean, really? Here are some questions I have about the Eighth Amendment. What is "excessive bail", and what are "excessive fines"? After all, one man's pocket change is another man's fortune. Who decides what is excessive?
Have you, or someone you know, received excessive fines, or had to pay excessive bail?
Do you know of any cases where the defendants received cruel or unusual punishments?
Do you feel wealthy citizens have an advantage over poorer citizens in a court of law?
What say thee, Real Americans?
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cookie-lady
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