United States Constitutional Rights
Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or . . .
the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government
for a redress of grievances. FIRST AMENDMENT (Freedom of
speech means that there is no such thing as political correctness or "hate
crimes." Fight for your Right to speak your mind. An open society -
a free society, does not shut the mouths of its citizens for any reason.
The United States people ARE the bosses. It is the government that is
pledged to do OUR will, not vice versa.)
Right to bear arms - "[T]he right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall
not be infringed." SECOND AMENDMENT (Carrying a concealed weapon
is regulated. Obtain a concealed weapons permit. It will allow you
to bear concealed weapons and remove any waiting period when buying a handgun.
Be prepared to protect yourself - from thugs, governmental or otherwise.)
Right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. FOURTH AMENDMENT
(If you are ever asked to be searched,
say "NO." It's your Constitutional Right given you by the
anti-federalists who foresaw the corruption by power of the weak minded. Be an American and exercise this valuable
Right.)
Nor shall any person be subject for the
same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb. FIFTH AMENDMENT
Right to remain silent (nor shall be compelled in any
criminal case to be a witness against himself). FIFTH AMENDMENT
(You cannot be compelled to be a witness
against yourself. Exercise your Right to remain silent when questioned by
law enforcement by stating that you are "remaining silent.")
Often we hear the media refer to a defendant as "refusing to cooperate."
This is pure ignorance on the media's part. Citizens do not have to
cooperate in a criminal proceeding instituted against them.
Nor shall private property be taken for
public use, without just compensation. FIFTH AMENDMENT.
Right to have Attorney Present when questioned. SIXTH AMENDMENT
(If law enforcement officers are questioning
you, you have a Right to have an attorney present. You can invoke this
Right by asking to speak to your attorney before answering any questions.)
Right to Reasonable Bail(Bond). EIGHTH AMENDMENT
(Everyone is presumed innocent until proven
guilty. This presumption exists when asking for a bond.)
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.. NINTH AMENDMENT
(Retains the Rights not enumerated by the
Constitution to the People. The Constitution does not limit the Rights of
the People.)
The Constitution of Florida
Right to enjoy and defend life and liberty, to pursue happiness, to be
rewarded for industry, and to acquire, possess and protect property.
ARTICLE 1 SECTION 2
Right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. ARTICLE 1
SECTION 12
Right to remain silent. ARTICLE 1 SECTION 9
Some Interesting Quotes
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that
all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,
deriving their just Powers from the consent of the governed, -- That whenever
any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the
People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its
foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them
shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed,
will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light
and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind
are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right
themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long
train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a
design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their
duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new guards for their future
security[.]
-Declaration of Independence, 1776.
I agree to this Constitution, with all its
Faults, if they are such: because I think a General Government necessary for us,
and there is no Form of government but what may be a Blessing to the People if
well administered; and I believe farther that this is likely to be well
administered for a Course of Years, and can only end in Despotism as other Forms
have done before it, when the People shall become so corrupted as to need
Despotic Government, being incapable of any other.
-Benjamin Franklin, Speech at the Conclusion of the
Constitutional Convention, September 17, 1787. Philadelphia.
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