1. American Exceptionalism: Why would people try so hard to get what you already take for granted? Cuban migrants try to reach the US coast in Florida in a 1951 Chevrolet truck, converted into a marine vessel with air-filled drums for flotation and a propeller driven off the driveshaft. Photo: Reuters

2. OPEN Borders

3. We Need To Be More Like John Wayne!

4. BILL OF RIGHTS 1-10 amendments Written by: James “Jimmy” Madison Based upon George Mason’s Virginia’s Declaration of Rights 1791 2years, 2 months, 20 days

5. What were the Federalists Papers? -85 essays written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay, under the pen name of Publius, to convince the people of New York to vote in favor of the Constitution. ******Just in Case you have forgotten*******

6. Remember the Founder’s View of the Constitution Federalist #45 a. Publius states that MOST powers remain at state level. (In their INDIVIDUAL constitutions) b. People can easily go to their state representative. c. State government are the most important during peace. d. Federal government most important in war.

7. The Federalist Papers Publius a.k.a. Hamilton “Here, in strictness, the people surrender nothing, and as they retain every thing, they have no need of particular reservations.” “We the people of the United States…to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America." “Here is a better recognition of popular rights than volumes of those aphorisms which make the principal figure in several of our state bills of rights, and which would sound much better in a treatise of ethics than in a constitution of government.” Federalists would say, “See you have nothing to fear.” Anti-Federalists would say, “No way baby, I want to see it in writing!”

8. Mo’ Hamilton “I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and in the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers which are not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colourable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed?”

9. Hamilton said, A bill of rights is not needed. It just gives a list of things the government can’t take but spells out everything else they can. Besides, the rights of the people are “built in” to the Constitution.

10. Whooo Whoooo T.J. ! “A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.” Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson

11. THE VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS 1 1 [On May 15, 1776, the Virginia Convention "resolved unanimously that the delegates appointed to represent this colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent states... [and] that a committee be appointed to prepare a DECLARATION OF RIGHTS and... plan of government.“ R. H. Lee's resolution of June 7, 1776, implemented the first of these resolutions and precipitated the appointment of the committee to draw up the Declaration of Independence; the second proposal was carried out by the framing of Virginia's first state constitution, of which this declaration was an integral part.

12. BILL OF RIGHTS Oh yeah baby, we got them! Now, Let’s try and keep them! 1791 (2years, 2 months, 20 days) In Your Face Hamilton! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2CRoVuBz3Q

13. 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. Theme… “A limited government.”

14. Freedom of Speech?

15. 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. Theme… “A limited government.”

16. Does this make sense?

17. It gets better

19. But Remember this? WE need to be protected! Something must be done!

20. Gun Control or Constitutional Right? (1977clip) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lDb0Dn8OXE

21. Armed Pilots a bad idea? Until 1963, commercial pilots were REQUIRED to carry a pistol on flights to protect the mail… not the passengers! Until 1987, pilots COULD carry their own firearm on any flight they were piloting…that was until the U.S. government began to regulate it.

22. But Durka Durka! 2001…uumm?

23. In 2003, the U.S. government began to allow pilots to once again carry…hey, thanks.

24. 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. Theme… “A limited govern- ment.”

25. Property! Founders remembered that the king (government) owned all property… This means it was on “LOAN” to you until the government wanted it back. This amendment has everything to do with “PRIVATE OWNERSHIP” of PROPERTY!

26. 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. Theme… “A limited government.”

27. Illegal Search?

28. Hey, it’s the po’leese

29. What about the cops? Humphrey Bogart

31. More 4 th Amendment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Nu2CI-16w

32. Could it happen? Is it Happening now? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44S3f3s4e24

33. Probable cause to search?

34. 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.

36. More T.J.! The roof…the roof… the roof is on FIRE! “Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.” Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 7 th Amendment More about Property! Who’s is it and how can it be RIGHTFULLY dealt with.

40. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHiJ8--GmZ4

41. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

42. This is cruel and unusual punishment. https://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=NP VzWAcCyl8

43. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=KFwUcEwD4l4

44. 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.

45. The Bill of Rights! Maybe it’s the end of our rights? Maybe you’ll be the one in the future to defend them? Either way we have to fight for them and keep them every step of the way! It’s something to truly dance about!

46. The End Or are there more?