Nothing in the Bill of Rights gives anyone any rights whatsoever.
"Contrary to popular opinion the Constitution was not and is not a grant of rights to the citizenry. Instead, the Constitution is a "barbed-wire entanglement" designed to interfere with, restrict, and impede government officials in the exercise of political power."
- - Jacob Hornberger
re: “Nothing in the Bill of Rights gives anyone any rights whatsoever.”
True, but it did expressly name the rights that were to be protected from intrusion by the federal government. I think we all understand that, but it never hurts to point it out. So, thanks, and your excellent point taken.