My Thoughts: "On The United States Constitution" !

[Bob in Bristol]

The Constitution is simple and to the point, made that way by our founding fathers, so that the less educated could understand the literal meaning of the document (unlike the laws that are written today). There is no hidden meaning in the words of the Constitution. Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness for all men and woman. It was written to protect us from the Federal and State governments over reaching their respective authority with laws that restrict our rights. You can writes law to protect us from ourself, but those do not work. Laws should be written to protect the citizens from bad people (those that rob, rape, assult, murder) and governments that infringe on our rights setforth in the Constitution. I think the Constitution protect your right to do what you want, when you want, unless it infringes on the rights of others, not their feelings. For example, drug use and prostitution laws are Unconstitutional, because those activities by themself do not infringe on anyones rights (maybe their morals, but not their rights). If you use drugs and violate another persons rights you should be punished by some law. I also believe a drug user does not have a right to a free ride because they made the choice they did. The Constitution gives us rights, and spells out our responsiblities. You must be responsible for your own actions. All I hear now, from some, is rights, and nothing about responsibility.

Slavery was Unconstitutional from the day the Constitution was written, it was just that it had not occured to many that a slave was a human (I do not know why they did not see that, but there were those that believed in witches to). Once it was determined slaves were humans and not property they fixed it. Old habits die hard, and the fix did not happen over night.

I believe the 2nd Amendment guaranties my right to bear arms anywhere, anytime, even police station and courts. Private property is the only place that can have restrictions (except private property open to the public, like a store). If a private property owner does not want me there because I am exercising my rights, I do not really want to be there anyway.

That`s my 2 bits.

Now if you disagree, please do not bother reply, I have already heard the BS before. I was on your side of the fence years ago, I was a LIBTARD. I wanted to restrict the rights of others, because it made me feel good. I wanted to tax the rich and feed the poor, till there are no rich no more (they should make a song about that). Time went by, and I saw the errors of my way. By not wanting your reply is not an attempt to restrict your 1st Amendment right, I just do not want to hear it anymore, so post your own thread on your views, and I (and others) will exercise our right to read it or not.

[buddy]

why do so many on this site think the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness is in the constitution?

[Live_Free_orDie]

@Bob in Bristol: I believe the 2nd Amendment guaranties my right to bear arms?

The U.S. Constitution does not give you the right to bear arms! It re-affirms the "right" that we've "always" had since we left the cave to feed and protect our families.

[the dark]

The Constitution is simple and to the point, made that way by our founding fathers, so that the less educated could understand the literal meaning of the document (unlike the laws that are written today). There is no hidden meaning in the words of the Constitution. Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness for all men and woman. It was written to protect us from the Federal and State governments over reaching their respective authority with laws that restrict our rights. You can writes law to protect us from ourself, but those do not work. Laws should be written to protect the citizens from bad people (those that rob, rape, assult, murder) and governments that infringe on our rights setforth in the Constitution. I think the Constitution protect your right to do what you want, when you want, unless it infringes on the rights of others, not their feelings. For example, drug use and prostitution laws are Unconstitutional, because those activities by themself do not infringe on anyones rights (maybe their morals, but not their rights). If you use drugs and violate another persons rights you should be punished by some law. I also believe a drug user does not have a right to a free ride because they made the choice they did. The Constitution gives us rights, and spells out our responsiblities. You must be responsible for your own actions. All I hear now, from some, is rights, and nothing about responsibility.

Slavery was Unconstitutional from the day the Constitution was written, it was just that it had not occured to many that a slave was a human (I do not know why they did not see that, but there were those that believed in witches to). Once it was determined slaves were humans and not property they fixed it. Old habits die hard, and the fix did not happen over night.

I believe the 2nd Amendment guaranties my right to bear arms anywhere, anytime, even police station and courts. Private property is the only place that can have restrictions (except private property open to the public, like a store). If a private property owner does not want me there because I am exercising my rights, I do not really want to be there anyway.

That`s my 2 bits.

Now if you disagree, please do not bother reply, I have already heard the BS before. I was on your side of the fence years ago, I was a LIBTARD. I wanted to restrict the rights of others, because it made me feel good. I wanted to tax the rich and feed the poor, till there are no rich no more (they should make a song about that). Time went by, and I saw the errors of my way. By not wanting your reply is not an attempt to restrict your 1st Amendment right, I just do not want to hear it anymore, so post your own thread on your views, and I (and others) will exercise our right to read it or not.

I really think you are confused...all I see is politicians ON BOTH SIDES OF YOUR MAGICAL FENCE who want to restrict the rights of others...just depends on which rights you are talking about...which are most precious to YOU. More like 1 bit I'd say, but keep the change.

[Phillip Gain]

The Constitution is simple and to the point, made that way by our founding fathers, so that the less educated could understand the literal meaning of the document (unlike the laws that are written today). There is no hidden meaning in the words of the Constitution. Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness for all men and woman. It was written to protect us from the Federal and State governments over reaching their respective authority with laws that restrict our rights.

You should have stopped right about there. Spot on to that point, except that the "...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.." phrase is from the Declaration of Independence.

[Oldgrunt]

why do so many on this site think the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness is in the constitution?

It is written in the Declaration of Independence; "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."

[buddy]

It is written in the Declaration of Independence; "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."

I know. Which is why I wonder how so many people think it is in the constitution. I actually heard Limbaugh say that one time too.

[pafindr]

I'll start it's own thread on this but since it was started here I'll post it.

Hillsdale College is giving a free online class on the Contitution, starting this Monday (the 20th). The class is called "Constitution 101" and it's a ten week course.

I think it would benefit everyone to sign up and get some learning.
You can sign up here https://www.hillsdaleoffer.com/civic...ustom_32=E007H

They also have a four part introductory course for the class on youtube.
Here is the first part.

[nogods]

Now if you disagree, please do not bother reply, I have already heard the BS before.
By not wanting your reply is not an attempt to restrict your 1st Amendment right, I just do not want to hear it anymore, so post your own thread on your views, and I (and others) will exercise our right to read it or not.

How'd that work out for you?

[Bob in Bristol]

Now if you disagree, please do not bother reply, I have already heard the BS before. I was on your side of the fence years ago, I was a LIBTARD. I wanted to restrict the rights of others, because it made me feel good. I wanted to tax the rich and feed the poor, till there are no rich no more (they should make a song about that). Time went by, and I saw the errors of my way. By not wanting your reply is not an attempt to restrict your 1st Amendment right, I just do not want to hear it anymore, so post your own thread on your views, and I (and others) will exercise our right to read it or not.

Did you miss something. They were my thoughts. I did not claim there were no mistakes in my Thread. "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit" obviously is not in the Constitution, but its meaning is (IMO). I should have used the word "re-affirms" (me bad).

I do not feel confused, on one side of the fence restrictions on gun ownership, on the other side restrictions for the entitlement group. Works for me.

I made this thread to voice my thoughts, so anyone could see where I am coming from. I suggested those that disagreed, to post their own thread, not reply to mine. But, I support you have a "Declaration of Independence" right to reply. But, I still do not care what you think, I have heard it all before.