I stopped reading right here:
“Refuse to show ID.
In China you can do it, and no one will bat an eye.”
WHAT???
Also, glancing down, I have a completely different interpretation of the meaning of the Ninth Amendment.
True you will not be asked to show your ID. The only time you are asked to show your ID is for a Residency check, or upon entering the country. If you don’t show your ID then, other things happen.
My point is day to day activities. Try going one entire week without showing your ID in the USA. Try it. you cannot.
You can interpret the amendments differently than I do. Fine. I am happy that you believe that the USA is a wonderful and free country. Enjoy your freedom. Oh yes, you DID pay your income tax didn’t you?..?
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So do I, Chad.
I read the Ninth as saying, "Those rights specifically listed in the Constitution are NOT all of the possible rights, and all of THOSE belong to the people."
Sadly, the federal monstrosity has gone WAAAAAAY beyond its limits and needs to be reined in sharply, if that can still be done.
Then again ... I'm fairly comfortable with my town government, especially since I can run into town officials at the supermarket and give them hell. I'm not a big fan of state government, but the state does provide some services that are beyond the town's ability, though supervision is required.
But what the hell good does the federal beast provide for working stiffs like me except to maintain the military? Anything? At all?
If we closed Washington tomorrow, how long would it take anyone to notice?