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Amendment-a-day: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature…

submitted 11 hours ago • 1 comment

A lot to unpack in the Fifth Amendment. No compulsory self-incrimination, which helps guard against coerced confessions, a chronic problem in the colonies. No double jeopardy, i.e., trying people again and again for the same crime until convicted.

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Amendment-a-Day: Fifth. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger;…

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Amendment-a-Day: Fifth.

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This Memorial Day, I join all good Americans in giving special thought to those gave the last full measure of devotion for the cherished principles of our nation, for liberty and justice for all. May God shed his grace on our nation, and crown our good with brotherhood.

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Amendment-a-Day: The 4th. 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…

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Amendment-a-day: Third. “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.” Mostly forgotten now, but the Colonists were furious at the King’s troops taking over their homes. Dictators beware.

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Amendment-a-day: The Second Amendment states: “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.” James Madison added the Second Amendment to give peace-loving Quakers an exemption from the militia…

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An Amendment-a-Day: The First Amendment protects the people against the government treading on rights of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petitioning the government for redress of grievances. It’s not unlimited, but it is a BIG protection for the people. These 5 are core American rights.

submitted 6 days ago • 4 comments

Life, liberty, property. What rules guarantee that the government cannot take these precious rights from us unjustly? Due Process rules. Carey v. Piphus, US Supreme Court, 1978.

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Today is Armed Forces Day. Remember those who serve. May they serve the virtues of Truth and Justice.

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The rule of law is right there on the cover.

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