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Old 12-16-2012, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Txjake View Post
Actually, yes. The entire Bill of Rights are a list of as you say, "a better family of rights". They are the cornerstone to the freedom of all Americans. The founders determined the essentiality of protecting the populace FROM the government.
I beg to differ. All amendments carry the same legal weight.

Wonder why they were not included in the original constitution, but signed in later as amendments?

Was this the first example of just sign it and we'll fix it later?
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