You were born Free
September 28th, 2007Just a reminder - you were born Free. Governments try to deprive you of Rights that you inherited at birth. Government does NOT give you Rights. You were BORN with them. Very important distinction.
I’m going to bring back the Bill of Rights posts, one at a time. Every few weeks or so, I’ll publish my thoughts on each of the ten Amendments to the Constitution that make up the Bill of Rights. I make them interesting to read too, even if you have a short attention span.
Why is this important? Because Apathy and Ignorance, not terrorists, will be the death of this Republic. I cannot make people non-apathetic, but I can educate. And you can educate me. I’m sure there’s something important I’m leaving out.
So next week, I’ll start the First Amendment post. Until then, have a wonderful weekend. I’ll have time to visit everyone’s blogs this weekend, finally. 
Perfect timing! We’re studying Civics this year. I thought an election year was the perfect time to study this subject. I’m certain that Z will get a lot out of your posts.
True. But let’s not forget there’s lots of people in this country that DID have to TAKE their rights from the government… Women and blacks were GIVEN the right to vote. That right was only inherently assumed to apply to free-born white men. Laws are applied differently to different people (Jena 6 for instance).
So yes, it’s nice to think in theory that we’re all free, but some of us are more able to exercise that freedom than others. Until that’s rectified, we’re not all really free in practice.
i’m looking forward to this series again.
Ah, one of my favorite topics. Looking forward to it.
Tshsmom - I loved Civics. Had a teacher who was enthusiastic and dynamic. She really loved America and being an American, and it showed in her teaching.
Laura - Well said! Yes, we were born free, but sometimes you have to fight to get freedoms back. I actually agree fully with what you said. We cannot slack and be apathetic about our freedoms because the government (and corporations) will gladly trample them if we do, and some of us have to fight harder than others.
Lime - Cool.
Scott - Ah, you haven’t seen this series yet. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
Ok.
Good to finally see the Zombieslayer again. It’s been quite a long time.
Kate - I don’t think you’ve read any of these. You’ll hopefully like them.
Leslie - Thanks. Long time no hear. I’ll drop by…
YAY! civics presented by a hot zombie hunter. SO much better than the high school version taught by the fat lesbian.
McKay - Thanks! Too funny.
Looking forward to your posts because I’ve had my own run ins recently with those ignorant not only of the Bill of Rights but the basic structure and procedures of the government written in the Constitution. Sometimes I want to beat the living shit out of some people with my copy of the Federalist Papers.
Very cool. I’m sure your posts will be lively than my Civics classes, which were like death without the mercy of being dead.
Um, “more” lively.
Beach - I’ve felt the same way, many, many times.
SME - I was lucky. I had a very dynamic and charismatic Civics teacher. She definitely kept us awake.
Best book I read in high school: In our Defense by Carolyn Kennedy & Ellen Alderman
It goes through influential Supreme Court cases that involve the Bill of Rights. Good stuff to make your blood pressure rise.
I’ll need to read that one. Thanks for the tip.