Do you know your rights as an American?

Question

Have you ever read your Constitution? If not, how will you ever know what your rights are?

That's a question my father posed to me yesterday. So i began to think, the government can screw most Americans over illegally, simply because we dont know what our rights are. Believe it or not, the Constitution was written to protect American citizens from the government, and to put limits on what the Government can do. Lately it seems government has forgotten it's place in society, and I think it is our job to remind them.

So let us all agree, for our own good, to read the Constitution and maybe even tell someone you know to do the same.

All in favor by saying "I"

much love

G

Sorry, "aye" then lol

Sorry, "aye" then lol

Answer 1

I've been well acquainted with the Constitution for many years now. I decided to know it when I swore an oath to protect and defend it.

But you also need to read ancillary writings.

Google "Not Yours to Give", it's an interesting little read.

Answer 2

Hi A Gabbi
You make a great point about the Constitution and peoples rights.
I really think it's sad, but people today pick and chose amendments they like and don't like. For example the First Amendment, it protects our freedom of speech, freedom of press, and prohibiting the Congressional establishment of religion.
You probably already know about this and know how rabidly people stand up for these rights, But they probably don't seem to care as much about the Second Amendment. If you read the 2nd amendment it says "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", but most Big cities ban people from having a firearm or handgun even when the 2nd amendment says "shall not be infringed".
This is why I say people pick and chose which rights they like and stand up for.

Answer 3

Problem is Congress makes the Laws. Short of the Supreme Court doing it's job we can't stop them. Although it's a two way street. If you want the "Constitutional Rights" realize that you will be giving some up as well. Like the "right to bear arms" when you read the REST of the 2nd Amendment it says for a WELL REGULATED MILITIA. It isn't for the common man. I'm all for protecting the rights that really are ours. I'm just saying be careful what you wish for.

Answer 4

Yes, it's important to read the U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights and the amendments. Unfortunately, knowing your rights will not necessarily prevent you from being screwed over by the government. It has come to the point that to protect yourself in the U.S., it often takes legal representation. Yes, the current government has a delusion of grandeur and omniscience. Everyone tune in and stay tuned in.

Answer 5

It is very important to know what your Constitutional rights are. That is why in college I am in my 2nd Constitutional law class. Con Law should be required study for everyone in College.

Answer 6

"Aye" or "I"

great idea. You might want to build on this by taking a constitutional law class, working on a campaign or a get-out-the vote group, or just by pledging to be an informed voter.

Answer 7

The all in favor should be "AYE," not "I".

I have read the constitution. You are correct in that every American should read it and understand it.

My vote is Aye!

Answer 8

Yes! the Constitution and our laws set up the "rules" of the "game."

You can't play it well if you don't know the rules.

Answer 9

Umm - the American Constitution is STUDIED in school.

The fact you haven't read it doesn't mean the rest of us haven't.

Answer 10

All that I need to know is that I can own a gun! YEE-HA!