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Jennifer Jo Weiss

July 4th Celebrations



I'm a bit cranky this morning to start off my holiday.  Apparently, here in my neighborhood, someone thought that midnight was the perfect time to start setting off fireworks!  Gimme a break.  The noise scared me half to death (and that's not good for a pregnant lady).   My dog thought the loud booms were thunder and shot off the bed like a bolt of lightning to go hide somewhere in the basement.  That's where I found him a few minutes ago!

I understand the desire to set off fireworks, but must we do them a week before and a week after the 4th?  Besides, fireworks are illegal in the city!  Hello!   And have these folks ever heard of a little thing called "consideration"?????   Just like many other things in our country, people think they are free to do whatever they want...even if it does infringe on the rights of others.   I think I need a little domestic tranquility this morning!

So, today, in memory of our Independence Day celebrations, I have decided to post the words of the Preamble of the Constitution.... to remind us all why our Constitution was established!
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."



And something else we can stand to read from time to time... 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 offense 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 defense.

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 reexamined 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.
 

Now, whew, I feel better. 

I'm not quite sure what our plans are today, maybe a picnic.....but whatever you are doing, I hope you enjoy your



Have a blessed day, and we'll see you tomorrow!




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