It's Very Simple, Really...The President is Breaking the Law, Again
For more than five years, Americans have been obliged to witness the rape of our National Treasure, National Intelligence, National Resources and National Good Will. According to Federal Whistle Blowers, we are now witnessing the rape of our System of Laws. Can it be that finally, lawmakers are taking notice?
Magna Carta...here is a law which is above the King and which even he must not break. This reaffirmation of a supreme law and its expression in a general charter is the great work of Magna Carta; and this alone justifies the respect in which men have held it.
--Winston Churchill, 1956
The notion of Justice for all under Law is not, as George W. Bush would have us believe, as old as God. It is actually only about 500 years old, dating back to 1215 at Runnymeade when King John of England (of Robin Hood fame) was forced by his nobles to sign Magna Carta, binding the King to the same law as his Lords. Magna Carta is the beginning of our modern law, and modern society. Equal Justice Under Law.
Magna Carta wasn't the last word, however. Immediately upon signing the document, King John reneged and started a civil war which lasted until his death. But Magna Carta stood.
Later, Elizabeth I would try to break faith with her nobles, but again, Magna Carta prevailed.
When the early European settlers came to the New World, they brought with them Magna Carta and intended to hold the King to his seal on it.
And when, 200 years later, the King broke his covenant with the Americans, they rebelled and founded a New Nation. The Constitution was not clear enough for the Founders on the subject of the rights of citizens, so the Bill of Rights were added to make plain the philosophy upon which America was founded.
Every President since Washington has taken an Oath of Office wherein he swears to "Uphold the Constitution." Nothing can be clearer. The President, regardless of any circumstance, be it temporary or permanent, War of Peace, must obey the laws of the nation and uphold the constitution. Anything less is impeachable.
So, what is all this about? Why all the brough-ha-ha concerning eaves dropping on American citizens? In 1779 John Adams expressed it this way: "A government of laws, and not of men." That's what we are. In particular, this law:
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.
Exactly that. The President is by-passing the Fourth Amendment. And it has never been abridged or suspended. No mere law, and certainly no mere circumstance can change an Amendment to the Constitution.
For more than 500 years, men and women have jealously guarded Magna Carta. For more than 200 years, Americans have given their lives for their rights under the Constitution.
Is this generation going to be the one that forfeits its Rights? Is the generation going to be found wanting?
Is this generation the one who gives up its freedoms for security, and deserves neither?
Only Congress has the Responsibility to Impeach the President. But Americans have the Bill of Rights, and with them the power and responsibility to hold our country.
The Preamble to The Bill of Rights
Congress of the United States
begun and held at the City of New-York, on
Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.
THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following Articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, all, or any of which Articles, when ratified by three fourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said Constitution; viz.
ARTICLES in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, pursuant to the fifth Article of the original Constitution.
The Bill of Rights: A Transcription
Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the "Bill of Rights."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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.
From: Robbie 2007-06-13 00:00:00 what changed in 2001 wasn't that there were
terrorists, there have always been terrorists.
what changed was that we had an idiot dealing with
them in 2002. From: Martin Angell 2007-06-11 00:00:00 i am disappointed in this web site so far. it
shows the lack of respect that you have for the
office of the president(king). in case you are
still under a rock, things have changed since
2001. we have too many potential terrorists in
our country now. oh by the way, how many
terrorists' attacks ahve we had since 2001. no
accolades to bush. right! apparently, the demos
are still perfect. From: wake-up 2006-02-25 00:00:00 the method of thinking by the republicans reeks of
fear. fear makes us believe the worst. notice
that each and every time bush or a member of "his"
order messes up, all of a sudden, we have an
immediate terrorist threat to our country's safety
and the color is changed to orange or green or is
it blue?? they do whatever it takes to justify
the fact that they breathe. neither republicans
nor democrats offer an alternative to the
clusterphucking going on today! what a joke!!
(wish i could laugh)btw..don't be obtuse, i know
we are living in different times under different
circumstances, i'm just amazed at how this
administration is using this situation to gain
political advantage and run our country ammuck. From: Robbie 2006-02-24 00:00:00 true patriots say "giving up freedom for security
is a cowards game"
john, you're a coward. From: johnwayne 2006-02-23 00:00:00 this nation will remain the land of the free... so
long as it is the home of the brave.
i
hope this generation isn't stupid enough to deny
the people protecting it the power to protect
it.
funny point, but, no matter what your
boy gore says, internet, and wireless
communication, or even wired communication didn't
exist way back then.
trust me, back
then, people were listening to people,
intercepting letters and messengers, and doing
what needed to be done to make sure this country
remained safe.
we can't hinder the people
who give us freedom with the freedom they give us.