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Ashgrey77

(236 posts)
33. Let's do a top 10,
Sun Aug 19, 2012, 12:11 AM
Aug 2012

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.


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Amendment II

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.


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Amendment III

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.


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Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


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Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.


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Amendment VI

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, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.


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Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.


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Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.


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Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.


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Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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Wonder what other right they'd like to approve of before you can use it? ileus Aug 2012 #1
Maybe Marylanders are too stupid to know that the 2nd Amendment IS Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #2
Says who, but those addicted to guns? Hoyt Aug 2012 #4
whatever. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #5
Says who indeed. rrneck Aug 2012 #7
if he had any sense he would be headed to SC and taking up bwb on that bet Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #8
Just another keyboard commando with an axe to grind rrneck Aug 2012 #9
Since you own guns (illegally) I guess you are addicted to guns rl6214 Aug 2012 #14
Don't own any illegally, or carry them, or care to add to the few I have from my dad. Hoyt Aug 2012 #20
A quote from you: "As a former robber, I locked the door to keep people out, especially police." rl6214 Aug 2012 #22
Read the posts before that. Used FFL and used money to help my mom. Hoyt Aug 2012 #24
When you used that FFL Union Scribe Aug 2012 #25
Getting told by an admitted robber and arms dealer that *other people's* guns are bad- Priceless! friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #30
Got it. Arms dealing is acceptable when YOU need the money. friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #29
Would only be illegal if PD Turk Aug 2012 #27
"Might as well face it, they're addicted to guns" villager Aug 2012 #28
Join Maryland Shall Issue and make this ancient history. Glaug-Eldare Aug 2012 #3
Do you have a list of leadership? - always get a kick out of reviewing the folks who lead these type Hoyt Aug 2012 #6
and away he goes with the goalposts again......... Ashgrey77 Aug 2012 #10
Do you have a list, or just more gun cultist BS? Hoyt Aug 2012 #11
And that has what to do with the OP? Ashgrey77 Aug 2012 #15
Guns are not a civil right, but it's like trying to convince Tbaggers otherwise. Hoyt Aug 2012 #17
Amen brother. It is an illusory "right." Loudly Aug 2012 #26
Huh? Which are which? PavePusher Aug 2012 #32
Rest assured. Loudly Aug 2012 #34
Translation: You have no answer. PavePusher Aug 2012 #35
Your answer is that punishment of the murderer is enough of a response. Loudly Aug 2012 #36
How about prevention of all criminal violence? PavePusher Aug 2012 #37
What percentage of the homicides were committed using a gun? Loudly Aug 2012 #38
Let's do a top 10, Ashgrey77 Aug 2012 #33
Thank you. That took work. Loudly Aug 2012 #39
Unfortunately, it's a delicate situation for volunteers. Glaug-Eldare Aug 2012 #12
He just wants a list of names so he can move those goalposts again, Ashgrey77 Aug 2012 #16
I bet they don't want their names released. Right wing gun organization probably doesn't Hoyt Aug 2012 #18
Can't say I didn't know what the answer would be Glaug-Eldare Aug 2012 #21
"Have you considered the possibility that post #12 was written earnestly, and not merely as a cover" rl6214 Aug 2012 #23
I see you still haven't grasped that the people you don't like have the same rights you do. friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #31
Are we all to assume you oppose this move rl6214 Aug 2012 #13
Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #19
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