Constitution guarantees all “persons” their freedoms.
Constitution guarantees all “persons” their freedoms.
Happy Independence Day. To all people residing in the United States, may you have a fun day and may you benefit from the principles of freedom, justice and opportunity that are the foundation o
Happy Independence Day. To all people residing in the United States, may you have a fun day and may you benefit from the principles of freedom, justice and opportunity that are the foundation of our nation.
Yes - all people residing here. Tis sad that bigots have concocted insulting labels for many people who are here. And that there now rages debate in our nation about what rights to justice and opportunity many people should not enjoy. Tis very simple - any person here gets full benefit of our Constitutional protections. A casual reading of the guiding document for our nation makes that point very plain. There are references to "people" and "person" and "persons" and to "citizens" in the Constitution. Read and note which apply where.
Those protections extend to all those in US military control - whatever the Bush administration tries to call them. That includes those in foreign prison camps controlled by our government. Our State Department proudly claims that our embassies in foreign countries are American soil and part of the USA. Well then it follows that so are our prison camps in foreign countries.
We need to remind ourselves of this fact. Our Constitution guarantees all "persons" their freedoms. The document clearly differentiates between persons and citizens. The word "citizen" does not appear in the Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments - but the words people, person and persons are used in defining our rights. Let us all resolve to speak out for the rights of all who are here or under our control. Tis the American way.
Today we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From that came the Constitution - which has its day on September 17. Didn't know that? Seems we make too little of our Constitution. Let's make more of it. And let us allow all people here to enjoy their independence and the rights that go with it. - John Servais
One more thing. Read some of our grievances against King George in the Declaration of Independence. Some apply today against usurper George.
Yes - all people residing here. Tis sad that bigots have concocted insulting labels for many people who are here. And that there now rages debate in our nation about what rights to justice and opportunity many people should not enjoy. Tis very simple - any person here gets full benefit of our Constitutional protections. A casual reading of the guiding document for our nation makes that point very plain. There are references to "people" and "person" and "persons" and to "citizens" in the Constitution. Read and note which apply where.
Those protections extend to all those in US military control - whatever the Bush administration tries to call them. That includes those in foreign prison camps controlled by our government. Our State Department proudly claims that our embassies in foreign countries are American soil and part of the USA. Well then it follows that so are our prison camps in foreign countries.
We need to remind ourselves of this fact. Our Constitution guarantees all "persons" their freedoms. The document clearly differentiates between persons and citizens. The word "citizen" does not appear in the Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments - but the words people, person and persons are used in defining our rights. Let us all resolve to speak out for the rights of all who are here or under our control. Tis the American way.
Today we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From that came the Constitution - which has its day on September 17. Didn't know that? Seems we make too little of our Constitution. Let's make more of it. And let us allow all people here to enjoy their independence and the rights that go with it. - John Servais
One more thing. Read some of our grievances against King George in the Declaration of Independence. Some apply today against usurper George.
