Why does the constitution matter?
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unsung wrote:BH304897 wrote:.."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."
Once again I would argue that in 2011 a well regulated militia is not neccessary to the security of our free state. Doesn't seem black and white to me.
Hitler disarmed the public. See where that got them?
I can't believe someone asked the importance of the Constitution. It is there to protect the PEOPLE from the GOVERNMENT.
Another discussion about right to bear arms, and yet again the Nazi's come up :roll: , and what, oh what is this ingrained fear that the government is something to be protected against, with guns. You people freak me out0 -
unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487WE THE PEOPLE, are to be served by elected officials, not controlled by them.0
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I will state that I don't see why the constitution matters when i see how people have no problem making amendments to it when it fits their belief system and at the same time state that the constitution is a holy document that can't be changed when it doesn't fit their belief system. you can't have it both ways.0
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unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487fife wrote:I will state that I don't see why the constitution matters when i see how people have no problem making amendments to it when it fits their belief system and at the same time state that the constitution is a holy document that can't be changed when it doesn't fit their belief system. you can't have it both ways.
Now that I can agree with. I'm for trying politicians for perjury if they vote for bills that are against the Constitution. They took an oath.0 -
fife wrote:I will state that I don't see why the constitution matters when i see how people have no problem making amendments to it when it fits their belief system and at the same time state that the constitution is a holy document that can't be changed when it doesn't fit their belief system. you can't have it both ways.
but what you are talking about is the beauty of the constitution. It was created by the founders with the knowledge it wasn't perfect. The constitution has a process with which amendments can be made. So in essence if you are against changes ever being made to the document than you are against the document itself...but until changes are made that say otherwise, ALL laws should have to follow the constitution.that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
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unsung wrote:WE THE PEOPLE, are to be served by elected officials, not controlled by them.
Yes... that is true. But, when We, The People elect someone based upon the fact that there is a (D) or an (R) next to their name... well, then We, The People get exactly the government we deserve.Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!0 -
Cosmo wrote:unsung wrote:WE THE PEOPLE, are to be served by elected officials, not controlled by them.
Yes... that is true. But, when We, The People elect someone based upon the fact that there is a (D) or an (R) next to their name... well, then We, The People get exactly the government we deserve.
Agreed.
I'm waiting for the someone with a (T) beside there name and it's not the Tea Party. I'm waiting to back the Term Limit party.The only people we should try to get even with...
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.0 -
unsung wrote:fife wrote:I will state that I don't see why the constitution matters when i see how people have no problem making amendments to it when it fits their belief system and at the same time state that the constitution is a holy document that can't be changed when it doesn't fit their belief system. you can't have it both ways.
??What??
In the history of the United States there have only been 27 amendments to the constitution. And ten of those 27 are the bill of rights. So that leaves 17. Who's making all these changes?0 -
mikepegg44 wrote:...but until changes are made that say otherwise, ALL laws should have to follow the constitution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10th_amendmentEverything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.0 -
he still stands wrote:mikepegg44 wrote:...but until changes are made that say otherwise, ALL laws should have to follow the constitution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10th_amendment
not sure what you are getting at, if you are saying the 10th amendment is the most important I would completely agree with you.that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
- Joe Rogan0 -
mikepegg44 wrote:he still stands wrote:mikepegg44 wrote:...but until changes are made that say otherwise, ALL laws should have to follow the constitution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10th_amendment
not sure what you are getting at, if you are saying the 10th amendment is the most important I would completely agree with you.
no, I think the 1st amendment is unequivocally the most important. You saidALL laws should have to follow the constitutionEverything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.0 -
I can't imagine what this country would be like without it. IMO it's the only thing that's stopping politicians and faceless beuracrats from infringing on every aspect of our personal lives. And how some of these politicians like this woman who took an oath and swore to defend say things like this blows my mind. :crazy: :wtf:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/ ... ional.html
Not trying to be partisan on this subject bcos there are some R's who have said and done pleanty that are unconstituional. This just happens to be the latest.
one more...
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/rep ... ss-and-14t0 -
he still stands wrote:mikepegg44 wrote:he still stands wrote:
not sure what you are getting at, if you are saying the 10th amendment is the most important I would completely agree with you.
no, I think the 1st amendment is unequivocally the most important. You saidALL laws should have to follow the constitution
ahhh I see...what I was no laws should be made that violate what the constitution says...I should have worded it differently...I am a firm believer in states rightsthat’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
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eddiec wrote:unsung wrote:fife wrote:I will state that I don't see why the constitution matters when i see how people have no problem making amendments to it when it fits their belief system and at the same time state that the constitution is a holy document that can't be changed when it doesn't fit their belief system. you can't have it both ways.
??What??
In the history of the United States there have only been 27 amendments to the constitution. And ten of those 27 are the bill of rights. So that leaves 17. Who's making all these changes?
Isn't that the good thing about your constitution, the fact that it can be changed but not very easily.I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon0 -
lukin2006 wrote:Isn't that the good thing about your constitution, the fact that it can be changed but not very easily.Be Excellent To Each OtherParty On, Dudes!0
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