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No … there are a lot of things that happen that are clear violations of common sense readings of the Bill of Rights.

9 posted on 04/19/2019 4:08:19 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)

To: DuncanWaring

Seems like it - thanks

13 posted on 04/19/2019 4:15:48 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)

To: DuncanWaring; SaveFerris

> there are a lot of things that happen that are clear violations of common sense readings of the Bill of Rights <

Here’s one. It’s my pet peeve.

The 6th Amendment guarantees you the right to a jury trial in ALL criminal cases:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed...”

Well, no said the US Supreme Court in 1970. “All” doesn’t mean “all”. You have a right to a jury trial only if the penalty is more than six months imprisonment.

So if you are charged with a crime with a penalty of six months or less, no jury for you. Better be extra nice to the judge. Because he’s also your jury.

16 posted on 04/19/2019 4:27:25 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)

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