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Part IX of XI: How To Be A Real American
Mar 31, 2008 | 7:47 AM
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Hello Fellow Bloggers!

This is the Ninth 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.  Last time we talked about cruel and unusual punishment.

This week, we are discussing Amendment Nine.   Let's check it out:  

 Amendment IX

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

My understanding of this amendment is that, "If we have left anything out, (non-enumerated rights) that doesn't mean the government has the right to usurp power over the issue."

That is to say, if it had not been stated specifically that people have the right to bear arms, that would not mean the government could take away that (natural) right.

I am hoping you will have more to say about this amendment. 

What say thee, Real Americans?

Is the Ninth Amendment being followed according to plan, or is it being abused?

Does the government take away our rights just because they are not specifically written in the constitution?
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DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Apr 1, 2008 | 8:15 PM

Does the government take away our rights just because they are not specifically written in the constitution?

I would have to say yes, and I believe they are also undermining and/or ignoring rights that ARE specifically written in the constitution!
northton read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 5:41 AM

I agree Frank.
Gammies61 read my blog view my photos
Apr 4, 2008 | 2:09 PM

I would agree. Following like a good sheep here. LOL
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