I note that a "Legal Code" and a "Code of Justice" are two very different things. The Government's ONLY job is to preserve justice...it can not create it.

Moral values are usually twisted by "laws".

The purpose of law should be to "preserve" justice. It can not "create" it.

Amen to that.

If you don't think history is repeating itself, take a look at what is going on today and with that in mind read the Declaration of Independence. http://www.foundingfathers.info/documents/decindep.html Then, when you see the comparisons...ask yourself why the hell everybody isn't outraged at our situation.

If the First Amendment doesn't work...maybe the Second Amendment will?

Eminent Domain, NSA, Surveillance, Taxation without representation. IRS Habeus Corpus? Yep! I'd say these words are true today. We're living in a "soft" tyranny, but a tyranny all the same.

An unarmed population is a population of serf's.

Should be "must" reading in High Schools's.

The success of the nation has more to do with the drive and ingenuity of a free people than with any other aspect. A smaller government style letting people do what they do best, which is produce, has always worked well. But now with the largest government in the history of the nation, we have a crashing economy that has had its industrial base sold to overseas concernes...all with the cooperation of the Government. That's "Democracy in Action" these days. In a free constitutional republic you have liberty, production and individual prosperity. That comes naturally in a "Republic" Which is what America was and is supposed to be. So, F. Lee Bailey aside, no I don't think the Bill of Rights would have been passed by today's Congress, they seem busy enough trying to bury all memory of it anyhow.

Amen to light, Mike...and another one for good humor. :)

With laws in place for the seizure of property and liberty on the thinnest of pretenses by the Federal Government, I'd say the Judge knows of what he speaks. Sometimes despotism comes from the legislative branch.

I don't know if I see it as Anti-American, so much as a concept. Finding a balance is always good. IMHO :) I'm a little tired of everything Anti American...I'm anti socialist though. Freedom for all.

Trust a Cowboy....

Personal Liberty requires that we act and live with morals, ethics and respect for others. Therefore, it is in opposition to government.

If only we would listen. Not only are we over taxed...we are subject to illegal seizure...well it should be illegal. So much waste.

You can say that again....Amen

Anonymous. I am an American living in Canada. One of the many nations greatly effected by US foreign policy. France is a socialist nation...its one of a few destinations for the socialist minded as far as I'm concerned. And there is no hate in my message...just reality. America is going down the tubes...

Contrary to what Billary will tell you, this is a true statement. How could we possibly live in a society where we expect our rights and freedoms to be respected and honored without offering the same to others? Liberty breeds a healthy environment for everyone. And those who require life long government handouts should just move to France. (Not Inc. the disabled)

Gradually, people are beginning to know the truth. And it will set them free.

Merry Christmas from Canada, to all our American friends. May you all have peace and liberty.

What I like most about Jefferson was his clear and concise way of speaking. He explains something here that I've tried to put into words a hundred times and never been able to. The religious organizations of the west, especially the Catholics have been suffering a general ridicule from the media sector by way of pointing out every flaw, major or minor, without ever showing anything to the good side, like community based charity. We could use a few like Jefferson today.

Honesty lets you sleep nights and carry your head high during the day.

Absolutely! If we are ever to regain our rights and freedoms, it is necessary to question Authority. I simply will NOT come to terms with being a feudal slave. Go Ron Paul. :)

Experience engenders wisdom. Whatever it may be.....