[mudblood]

This is very interesting reading. I'd not considered the relationship between our creator-endowed rights and the constitution. Also, the topic of tax stamps and machine guns is very interesting. So it would be beurocrats that enforced society's wishes - by not issuing a stamp - not the constitution. Fascinating. Didn't know or think about any of this. And I'm glad you don't think my neighbor should be able to purchase stinger missiles :) Thanks for the reply.

[GrandEagle]

I'd not considered the relationship between our creator-endowed rights and the constitution.

It was a pretty astounding revelation to me also when I finally understood this very point. When I re-read the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution with this in mind I truly began to understand just how wise the Founders of our nation were.
The Declaration of Independence states that it is "self evident" that we are endowed by our Creator with these rights; then goes further to explain that "governments are instituted among men to secure these rights". That would be our Creator endowed rights.
This one point sets us apart from all other governments on earth; that WE grant our government its rights. Anything that we have not addressed in the Constitution is not the business of the Federal Government, nor do they have any authority to even legislate on those matters.
Unfortunately our government operated public school system has log taught that we the people get our rights from our Constitution. Once this thought took root in the minds of our citizens then the Federal government was free to interfere in any area not specifically prohibited by the Constitution; a complete reversal of the roles of the two party’s bound together by our Constitution.
We have long sense abandoned even the reasonable appearance of a Constitutionally functioning government and I don't see any recovery in sight. An unlimited government is why we have such a tax burden, and a high deficit. I could go on an on, but when you get time re-read both Documents with this in mind. You will be surprised I think.