The third and seventh ammendments are the only two of the ten in the Bill of Rights that I can't come up with obvious violations off the top of my head.
Let's run through it: (Non-junk anti-lamness characters.)
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.
1862 the Anti-Bigamy Act disallowed Mormons in the Utah territory from practicing polygamy, an article of their religion.
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.
First, let's be clear about what Militia meant in context. The first Congress passed the Militia Act of 1792, which said, in part:
[. ..]That each and every free able-bodied white male citizen of the respective States, resident therein, who is or shall be of age of eighteen years, and under the age of forty-five years (except as is herein after excepted) shall severally and respectively be enrolled in the militia[. ..]
Militia was only meant to restrict who possessed firearms on a basis of race and sex, not based on military service. Every federal "gun control" law is, therefore, unconstitutional.
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 has never been a problem AFAIK. (Non-junk anti-lamness characters.)
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.
Since this is Slashdot I won't drone on about the onerus nature of the PATRIOT act. I'm sure you have heard it here before.
You might read the text of the law and see if you can reconsile it to the above article.
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.
Another popular Slashdot example: Kevin Mitnick.
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.
Hey, Kevin's a two-fer.
Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the rig
What really needs to happen is at least part of what the article suggests -- the movie needs a talented director (aka, not Lucas).
Possibly the only subjective statement you can make in "the geek community" without starting a flamewar is that Empire was the best flick of the series.
Note that it was directed by Irvin Kershner, and the screenplay was written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan. Lucas's only credits on the flick were story by and exec producer.
In short, you hit the nail on the head.
On a completely offtopic note, Order of the Phoenix took the series to a new level. WB has some fantastic material to work with there. I hope they don't lose interest . ..
In 1994 I observed a(n unclass) meeting in which the US Army Dismounted Battle Lab commander discussed integrating frend or foe ID into scopes for the M16.
FoF is out there, but it doesn't get that much press.
-Peter
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Of course, because if that light didn't hit those particles it would simply pass through the fucking Earth.
Thanks for thinking things through instead of just rationalizing new information into your set of prejudices.
I think is safe to say that there is plenty of basis for a federal police force
Why is it safe to say that? Because the "federal" government would never exceed their authority?
The fact is that there isn't even the most general or vague authority in the constitution for any police force. It is hung on the "interstate commerce clause" which I discuss briefly in a cousin post.
It would probably surprise you to learn that the word "federal" that you used in your post doesn't make any appearances either . ..
You might give the Constitution a read. It is the instrument by which we, the people give some of our sovereign authority to the Union government.
You might also take my quiz. It will probably shake up your political conceptions a bit.
That answer is one word from perfection. Stick an "interstate" in there are you have pure gold.
Such insight from an AC. Amazing.
Anyway, going from a sentence fragment to guys with guns hanging around a guy's dorm room because he properly filled out a government form is enough to boggle the mind.
For anyone who doesn't know, "the interstate commerce clause" parses as:
The Congress shall have Power To [. ..] regulate Commerce [. ..] among the several States
(See Thomas. This is the first of two appearances of the word commerce on that page.)
That is the sole authority for the BATF and the FBI. Can you feel the love?
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Hudson Hawk is not a sequel to Die Hard.
Hudson Hawk is a farce. It is specifically not meant to suspend disbelief.
I'm not saying that you have to, or even should, like it. I do wish that people would judge it for what it is, not for what they expected it to be.
-Peter
Let's run through it: (Non-junk anti-lamness characters.)
1862 the Anti-Bigamy Act disallowed Mormons in the Utah territory from practicing polygamy, an article of their religion.
First, let's be clear about what Militia meant in context. The first Congress passed the Militia Act of 1792, which said, in part:
Militia was only meant to restrict who possessed firearms on a basis of race and sex, not based on military service. Every federal "gun control" law is, therefore, unconstitutional.
This has never been a problem AFAIK. (Non-junk anti-lamness characters.)
Since this is Slashdot I won't drone on about the onerus nature of the PATRIOT act. I'm sure you have heard it here before.
You might read the text of the law and see if you can reconsile it to the above article.
Another popular Slashdot example: Kevin Mitnick.
Hey, Kevin's a two-fer.
I suggest that you cut fiber out of your diet completely if you ever decide to read the Silmarillion.
-Peter
I heard there is even a book . . . !
That's a serious LotR marathon. Start with "The Hobbit" on Monday night and polish off "The Return of the King" by Sunday.
-Peter
I'm not sure if I am angry, but I am definately confused by your post.
-Peter
Isn't hydrogen the usual fusion fuel?
-Peter
Shear means cut, sheer means unqualified.
-Peter
Won't somebody please think about the turkeys?
Seriously, what is a turkey loving, fossil fuel hating vegan to do?
-Peter
Possibly the only subjective statement you can make in "the geek community" without starting a flamewar is that Empire was the best flick of the series.
Note that it was directed by Irvin Kershner, and the screenplay was written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan. Lucas's only credits on the flick were story by and exec producer.
In short, you hit the nail on the head.
On a completely offtopic note, Order of the Phoenix took the series to a new level. WB has some fantastic material to work with there. I hope they don't lose interest . .
-Peter
You missed the quintessential example: the Reichstag fire of '33.
-Peter
Of course 0-0 also =0.
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I feel a song parody coming on . .
-Peter
I humbly submit that proving your ignorance of Math is a poor way to pit yourself against Science.
-Peter
In 1994 I observed a(n unclass) meeting in which the US Army Dismounted Battle Lab commander discussed integrating frend or foe ID into scopes for the M16.
FoF is out there, but it doesn't get that much press.
-Peter
Of course, because if that light didn't hit those particles it would simply pass through the fucking Earth.
Thanks for thinking things through instead of just rationalizing new information into your set of prejudices.
-Peter
Who the fuck is Zloat?
-Peter
As I write this there are NO references to Evan Williams, the cheap whiskey.
What gives?
-Peter
I don't belive that the Internet has ever showed up at a dorm room with guns.
-Peter
PS: The www was not invented in the US.
-P
I don't know if we are patriots or pirates, but I do know that I'm putting mine in a van and getting Chrisian Slater to man it.
-Peter
Why is it safe to say that? Because the "federal" government would never exceed their authority?
The fact is that there isn't even the most general or vague authority in the constitution for any police force. It is hung on the "interstate commerce clause" which I discuss briefly in a cousin post.
It would probably surprise you to learn that the word "federal" that you used in your post doesn't make any appearances either . .
You might give the Constitution a read. It is the instrument by which we, the people give some of our sovereign authority to the Union government.
You might also take my quiz. It will probably shake up your political conceptions a bit.
-Peter
Such insight from an AC. Amazing.
Anyway, going from a sentence fragment to guys with guns hanging around a guy's dorm room because he properly filled out a government form is enough to boggle the mind.
For anyone who doesn't know, "the interstate commerce clause" parses as:
(See Thomas. This is the first of two appearances of the word commerce on that page.)
That is the sole authority for the BATF and the FBI. Can you feel the love?
-Peter
Here's a question for you:
Under what Constitutional authority does the FBI exist?
-Peter
sudo requires your current user password, not the root password.
That's kind of the whole point.
-Peter
Thank you.
Please don't read any of my other posts. They are simply dripping with geeky in-jokes.
-Peter
Comeon. They're married. Really, what are the odds of this hunt taking place on Mr. Potatohead's birthday?
-Peter
Oz: Pay no attention to that mold behind the curtain.