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The Fourth Amendment
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 13 Comments • 1 Like • 10 months ago
“It is better, so the Fourth Amendment teaches us, that the guilty sometimes go free than the citizens be subject to easy arrest. William O. Douglas”
The Fourth Amendment 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...
The Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
By: Robert in Ohio • politics • 14 Comments • 1 Like • 10 months ago
“In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Court held that the right of privacy within marriage predated the Constitution. The ruling asserted that the First,...”
Third Amendment 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 third amendment to the constitution is not a matter much discussed in the never-ending debates about all things...
The Second Amendment
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 93 Comments • 6 Likes • 10 months ago
““Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!” -Benjamin Franklin”
“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 text of the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was crafted based on similar wording in the constitutions of the states at the time of its...
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution
Via: Robert in Ohio • Op/Ed • 13 Comments • 5 Likes • 10 months ago
“"The character of every act depends upon the circumstances in which it is done. . . . The most stringent protection of free speech would not...”
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. The...
The Bill of Rights
By: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 32 Comments • 8 Likes • 10 months ago
“"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State...”
The Bill of Rights – the basis for our way of life or a list of items wielded as a weapon by political opportunists to serve their own rather than the country’s best interests. Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of...
A Nemesis or Merely Annoying
By: Robert in Ohio • Heated Discussions • 15 Comments • 5 Likes • 10 months ago • LOCKED
“"Your silence would be much appreciated right now.", unknown”
I recently considered that I have a Nemesis. I am not sure how one is supposed to feel about having a nemesis and it was so sudden and unexpected. Perhaps he (I assume it is a “he” but I don’t know for sure) is not a nemesis, but merely annoying. A person who annoys you can be called by...
Words to Live By
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 7 Comments • 1 Like • 10 months ago
““Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It.” , George Santayana”
We live in a time where everyone, every generation, and every institution wants us to believe that their point of view, position on an issue or politics are the absolute truth and cannot be questioned. I believe that is rubbish and feel that we need to look to our history, to those who helped...
Discussion vs Pontification
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 68 Comments • 7 Likes • 10 months ago
The key difference between discussion and pontification is that the former is a dynamic process that involves both the audience and the messenger, while the latter is a static delivery mechanism for information that the messenger has deemed valuable Communication centers the audience, while...
Do problems Need Solutions or Just Someone to Blame?
By: Robert in Ohio • politics • 162 Comments • 2 Likes • 9 months ago
““For every problem there is an answer. Empty your thoughts and allow the solution to visit you.” Anonymous”
Too many people (I included from time to time I am sure) are so focused on blaming someone for a problem, that they display no interest, enthusiasm or effort to actually solve the problem. This is the #1 problem with politicians masquerading as public servants at all levels of government. For...
