BILL OF RIGHTS 1791

On this date in 1791 The Bill of Rights went into effect.  I would say a pretty monumental accomplishment thanks to the work and sacrifice of the Founding Fathers.   It has been under attack a great deal recently, especially over the past three years.   There are so many people running around shouting about their "Rights" but, do they truly understand what these rights are all about and how important it is to protect them?  Based on the dimwits I've seen at all the OWS encampments, I seriously doubt it.  

I believe one of the ongoing effects of 9/11 has been the way it has been used as an excuse to expand government's power over citizens, in ways that go far beyond "security and safety."   I don't think our Founding Fathers would be too happy to see the extent of the threat to individual liberty that we are dealing with today.   We are seeing too many examples of an expansive government, going beyond its authority and finding ways to neutralize or circumvent the rights granted in this great document.  Only time will tell if these rights will be preserved or lost. 

ORIGINS OF THE YOU OWE ME CROWD

A Right to Everything

I came upon this little tidbit from Daniel Mitchell's Blog regarding FDR and his desire for a 2nd Bill of Rights.  This was something I had not been aware of and I must say  I was a bit disappointed to see what he thought those rights should be. Come to think of it, I can't recall any of his speeches where he talked about working hard and earning what you have.  The ones I've heard seem to talk about giving stuff to people. I think it's the Robin Hood Syndrome 1940's Version.  When you watch these old clips you start to realize where the Democratic Party's ideas about big government come from.  No wonder so many of the Kool-Aid drinkers think they are entitled to "something for nothing."  This is the mantra of the OWS useful idiots.  Go figure!