Violated Rights - "Specifics"
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.
Bush Administration violations:
First Amendment Zones are a clear violation of the right to assemble.
Established religion with the "Faith based initiative".
Violated the right to petition the government in more than 19 cases where "States Secrets" have been to declared to protect the guilty. The kidnapping and torture of Maher Arar being the latest. Siebel Edmonds whistleblowing was shut down as well.
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.
Warrantless wiretapping without probable cause.
Searching mail without a warrant.
Storing and recording individual internet use information without a warrant.
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.
Gitmo prisoners held without due process.
American citizen Jose Padilla held incognito now for 31/2 years.
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.
Jose Padilla and numerous other American citizens declared "Enemey Combatants" and denied their "Rights".
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.
John Ashcroft attempting to shut down assisted suicide in Oregon.
Federal prosectution of medical patients who legally use marijuana in California, Oregon, Washington.
And thats just in 5 minutes.
"Give me Liberty, or give me... deathtotaxes"
