"America's Top Ten List"

Although I'm not a fan I know David Letterman is well known for his " Top 10 List", which pokes fun at one subject or another. Over the course of years I've heard some of these comments, I've found some funny and some insulting and in poor taste. He has had lists about many subjects such as " Most lovable pets in movies", "Best Yo' Mama Jokes","Greatest Geeks of All Time", and "Not so Great Things About France". All of us like the fun of a good monologue, and Letterman's Top Ten has become a staple of American humor.

Today I would like to address another "Top Ten List"; the first ten amendments to our constitution, or as they are fondly referred to " The Bill of Rights". I won't write them all out word for word, but I will try to hit the meanings briefly as I believe many Americans don't really know them.

1.Free speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.
...The government cannot inter fear with any of this no matter what as long as your peaceable!

2.Keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!
...We have the right of self protection not only from criminals but also from an oppressive government, this is not open to interpretation, it is a RIGHT!

3.Forced use of your property by the government.
...The government cannot come into your home and use it for their own purposes, you have dominion over your own house!

4.Unreasonable search.
...The government must show cause for a search, no one can crash your doors without reason!

5.Double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, seizure of property.
...You can only be tried once for a crime, not continually be persecuted, you don't have to testify against yourself in a court proceeding, and the government can't confiscate your property that is legitimately owned!

6.Speedy trial, impartial jury, informed of charges, right to counsel.
...Never languish in jail, judged by your peers, knowledge of alleged crime, right of an attorney.

7.Trial by jury, and right of appeal.
...Judgement by fellow citizens, and the ability to appeal that judgement.

8.Excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment.
...Even handed treatment to all in judicial punishment, equality in justice.

9.Retention of God given rights
...Freedom of rights not designated above but are understood as human rights over which the government shall not have control.

10.States Rights
...Those rights that are given to our states in the governing of their own residents and are not the responsibility of the Federal government.

These rights are not negotiable, and they are not a comedy monologue. I urge everyone to get a complete copy of the "Bill" and see completely what your rights are. They should not be tampered with by any administration. These rights are what makes America, America!