Constitutional rights?

The Washington Times ^ | April 20, 2004 | William H. Peterson

[neverdem]

In 1787, the Founding Fathers forged a bulwark of freedom, the U.S. Constitution, with its Bill of Rights ratified in 1791. In 1878, British Prime Minister W. E. Gladstone called it "the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man," in an apparent try to distinguish it from the God-given Ten Commandments.

[Ken H]

for the usual suspects.

[Squantos]

bttt

[Jeff Head]

Looks like a good book. I'll have to get it.

[Smartass]

Constitutional rights don't mean squat, unless something is
done about liberla activist judges.

[neverdem]

LOL!!

[Veracious Poet]

The Constitution, based on the Founders' presumption of liberty and natural rights (recall Thomas Jefferson citing "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" in the Declaration of Independence), has been lost. A sorry situation, yet not an irretrievable one.

I disagree, due to a dumbed-down citizenry, retrieving the vision of the Founding Fathers regarding "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" is impossible.

Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this...

[neverdem]

Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this.

Just because a serious article doesn't generate plenty of comments, it doesn't mean a lot of folks aren't reading it. Sometimes I feel like posting a simple "BTTT", other times I don't. About the most intelligent comment I could make about it is that maybe there's reason for hope yet. I'm sorry you're so pessimistic.

[Veracious Poet]

Take a look at the time period and how only you & I have replied to this important post.

I've been around the "patriot" movement, active and otherwise, since 1993 (funny it was about this time of year due to the WACO incident/slaughter)...I don't consider myself "pessimistic", I classify myself in regards to the degeneration of our "rights" as pragmatic. ;-)

[neverdem]

Maybe it's partly because the Wash. Times put this book review in their OpEd section. Sometimes I just read an article and don't bother to read the comments. I do a fair amount of posting for someone who can't type. Many articles that I think are interesting get nada for comments, and others get plenty.

[Jim Robinson]

Constitutional restoration bump!

[Jim Robinson]

Down with the 16th and 17th! Restore the Bill of Rights! Restore the balance of powers!

[Steve Van Doorn]

"Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this..."

There is no disagreements so you find fewer posts. When it is debated, you will have more posts. But, then you might have a problem.

[Glenn]

Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this...

It wasn't exactly posted during prime time.

[dread78645]

my profile. 6th paragraph.

[neverdem]

Well, I'm honored and humbled. Maybe you could offer some encouragement to Veracious Poet. Good morning from Bloombergville. Adios

[Kay Ludlow]

Restore the Constitution bump!

[B4Ranch]

" A sorry situation, yet not an irretrievable one. "

Myself, I don't think the Constitution stands a chance.

[teeman8r]

the constitution will always remain, it is the people who won't stand a chance if they do not fight for their God given rights...

soon the lines will be drawn... and then coloring outside of the lines will take place... and then the best will be placed on the refrigerator of life...

teeman

[Ancesthntr]

Just take a look at FR's apathy towards an important post such as this...

I'm buying the book later in the afternoon - I guess that since I'm not buying it this morning I'm "apathetic."

Sorry for the sarcasm, but you should try to be a bit more upbeat. You'll feel better and also project a better image to everyone around you - which helps you to sway more of the truly apathetic to your point of view.