The Progressive Bill Of Rights: "Living Breathing" Actually Means "Let The Government Decide"

    It is a fact my friends that the rights which we enjoy as citizens of the United States are guaranteed, unalienable and endowed to us not by government, by Nature and Nature's God. The founders were resolute on this matter. However, modern politicians seems to be unprecedentedly unified in opposition to this fact. The most dangerous belief circulating within our society is that government has the authority to create, distribute and rescind our rights. It is this thought that will be our undoing. It has already done so much to unravel the fabric that America was made with. It has crippled our ability to fully and properly function as a nation. People don't want to take responsibility, ANY responsibility, for themselves. The government is increasingly becoming the sole means of support for millions of Americans. We spend nearly $100 billion a week just to maintain the monster that is our Federal Government, and rather than coming to the conclusion that we should dramatically reduce our spending and better equip ourselves morally and physically to make our own successes, we continue instead to see a problem in the "unfairness" of America, and so decide to spend MORE to attempt to correct this "unfairness." The more authority over our lives we give to the government, the more freedom we give up, and the more improbable it becomes that we will see any true and lasting solutions to the problems we face every day. The founders agreed, as I do too, that the rights we are promised by the Constitution come from outside of government. Whether you want to call it God, or Nature, or Primordial Goo, the fact remains that GOVERNMENT is not where our rights come from. Though this is a fact, and though it is also a fact that government has no authority to alter or take away these rights, it is happening every day. This is not a Conservative issue, or a Liberal issue, or a Democratic issue, or a Republican issue. It is an American issue. It is a violation of our fundamental beliefs, and if we have any hopes for a future brighter than what currently lies beyond the horizon, we have to stand now, and make a change.

 
    The Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution because many Americans at the time were afraid that without it, the government would someday follow the path of King James- but become a tyrant of many rather than only one man. In their deliberations, it was decided that it was absolutely crucial to include in the Supreme Law of the Land, an enumeration of the rights which are guaranteed to all citizens, and which cannot be taken away from those who follow the law. It was meant as a wall of protection to keep us from becoming victims to the tyrannical ambitions of those who would serve as our representatives. Some might call it a "Separation of Rights and State," meaning that the power to distribute and rescind rights (from those citizens who respect and honor their rights and the rights of others) is not and should not be attainable by the government. The Constitution was written for a purpose, and with purpose. The words are specific when necessary and vague when necessary as well. It was done this way to make certain aspects immovable, and others variable. The founders understood that with time many things would change, so an elaborate and detailed map for how to live every moment of every day was not just impractical, but impossible. However, they also knew that if we were to maintain our freedom through the ages, it must be made clear that we have rights that come from outside of government and that those rights are guaranteed, not to be altered or taken away by government. Our rights were never meant to be "interpreted" as the years passed by, they were meant as they are. Nowadays we hear the term "Living Breathing Document" from people who want an easy way to navigate around those portions of the Constitution which are a hindrance to those with less than pure intentions. That school of thought is not about adapting to "unforeseeable changes," but rather changing or eliminating foreseeable obstacles to political ambition. Many people hear "adapting the Constitution to the issues of the day" and think "What's wrong with that?" I can tell you exactly what's wrong with it. The Constitution was set up so that if we decide that some part of it must be changed to adapt to modern circumstances, we have a detailed set of instructions for how to do so. That is how we got prohibition, and also the amendment repealing prohibition. It's a thing of beauty when you think about it. If there is enough support around the country, an amendment to the constitution can be made to correct current conditions or to provide guidelines for brand new ones. What's more is that ALL of them remain in the document. We can see not only what we've changed, but what we've changed in error. To advocate for the "living breathing document" interpretation of the Constitution is to support ignoring the Constitution when it becomes inconvenient to abide by it. If real change is warranted, and supported by the people, then the Constitution can be amended to include such changes. When such widespread support does not exist, Progressive minds look to the "living breathing document" way of thinking to circumvent parts of the Constitution that stand in the way of their own agendas.

 
I spoke of the Progressives in this country. This is a depiction of what the Bill of Rights MEANS to them:

 
New American Progressive Interpretation of the Bill of Rights (The Living Breathing Document)

 
Amendment I

 
    Congress Shall make no law respecting any Religion, nor the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech (unless it is necessary to restrict free speech in order to perpetuate the Federal Government's agenda), or of the press (The press shall be used when necessary to perpetuate the agenda of the Federal Government, both in restriction of the free press and in limiting access to information); or the right of the people to peaceably assemble (except in cases in which allowing the people to assemble would injure the ability of the Federal Government to perpetuate its agenda), and to petition the Federal Government for redress of grievances (except in instances in which accepting such petitions would be counterproductive to the Federal Government's goals).

 
Amendment II

 
    Those who would serve in a State Sponsored Militia shall have the right to keep and bear arms, so long as the number of those arms is not excessive. The type, size, capabilities and ammunitions of weapons available for purchase by these individuals shall be determined and revised by the Federal Government as necessary. At such time as a State Sponsored Militia no longer exists, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall be restricted as the Federal Government sees fit.

 
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. This Amendment shall be subject to change at the Federal Government's discretion    

 
Amendment IV

 
    The right of the people and their persons, houses, papers, and effects, to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated. Exceptions may be made at the Federal Government's discretion in cases in which it would be beneficial to violate this Amendment for personal or political purpose. No warrants shall be issued without probable cause and particularly describing the places to be searched and the persons/property to be seized. There may be exceptions in such circumstances that such searches and seizures are vital to "National Security" as defined by the Federal Government. In these instances this Amendment does not apply, nor does it apply when to abide by it would hinder the Federal Government's ability to perpetuate its agenda.

 
Amendment V

 
    No person shall be held to answer for infamous crimes unless indicted by a grand jury, except in Military matters, or when it is deemed necessary by the Federal Government; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, unless it is decided by the government that an exception be made in specific instances; nor shall be compelled to be a witness against oneself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, except in those cases in which it is necessary to do so in order for the Federal Government to perpetuate its agenda (such as in cases of "National Security"; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. This provision may be ignored at the Federal Government's discretion for purposes to be described by the Federal Government.

 
Amendment VI

 
    In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. The definition of "speedy" may be defined by the Federal Government, and this definition may be altered at the Federal Government's discretion. The trial shall be overseen by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; 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. This right may be altered or rescinded at the discretion of the Federal Government when it is deemed necessary.

 
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 tries by a jury, shall otherwise be re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. When and if the Federal Government sees fit, this Amendment may be ignored in certain specific instances, the characteristics of which shall be defined by the Federal Government.

 
Amendment VIII

 
    Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The terms "excessive" "cruel" and "unusual" shall be defined and regulated by the Federal Government, and may be altered at its discretion.

 
Amendment IX

 
    The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The Federal Government shall have the power to deny or disparage such rights at such times and in such manner as they see fit.

 
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 The powers here mentioned shall be defined and classified by the Federal Government as it sees fit. These definitions and classifications may be altered at the discretion of the Federal Government.

 

 
    I will never argue that the Constitution is without flaw, just as I would never try to convince you that Capitalism is without flaw. However, it is my belief that the Constitution of the United States of America is in fact the CLOSEST thing to a perfect design for government that has ever existed in human history. I believe that if we understand its meaning and understand its purpose, and follow its own guidelines for "adapting" to change, we can't go wrong. To simply abandon ship when to going gets less than convenient and cast into the wind all of our most deeply held principles is cowardly, immoral and anti-American. If we continue to allow Congress and the President to lead us down our current path, the satirical Bill of Rights you just read will no longer be satire, but reality. We can't let that happen folks. We have to stand up, stand together and stand for forever, for freedom. That is the only hope we have of bringing the D.C. Monster to its knees and restoring prosperity in America.

 
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