Massachusetts First

The Bill of Rights makes up the first ten Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America. They were created as a single unit in December 1791 to protect “individual” rights from government overreach. These are liberties our Founding Fathers fought for and eventually preserved for us, the future of America. The power rests in “We the People,” and we must never forget that.

Breaking away from the control of England was no easy feat. Families were torn apart. Some were afraid to fight the British, and others gave their life to live in a free world. A world where the government did not take money in the form of taxes only to make the rich wealthy. A world where a person would not be prosecuted for free speech. A world where each citizen had the right to bear arms and protect himself from harm.

These are rights that many of us have taken for granted, and as each new law and sometimes “mandate” is created, we are surrendering the rights that our founding fathers fought so hard for us to have many years ago. If you notice, our rights are not taken away all at once. They are slowly chiseled away, almost to where it becomes normal if you are not paying attention.

Look where we are now. If you speak up against the public narrative, you are censored. Massachusetts is currently trying to pass more gun control legislation. Our Constitution has come under scrutiny, and many individuals in leadership positions have seriously discussed eliminating it. If that happens, our freedom will be lost forever.

So that leaves a question for each resident of Massachusetts. What can one do to help solve the problem? First, we must bring awareness and educate each other on what is happening right under our noses. That can be as simple as sharing this article or the information you learned. You may also want to consider running for an elected position. More than ever before, we need good people running for office, from school committees to town/city selectmen, to the State House and Congress.

Whatever you choose, it is always important to remember to do it peacefully and lawfully. The more we band together to help restore our values and morals as a state, the more successful we will be.

Here is to brighter days in Massachusetts!

Let’s also take a moment to remind ourselves of the Bill of Rights so we always know our rights as American citizens:

1^st Amendment

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.

2^nd Amendment

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.

3^rd Amendment

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.

4^th Amendment

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.

5^th Amendment

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.

6^th Amendment

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 defence.

7^th Amendment

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 re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

8^th Amendment

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

9^th Amendment

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

10^th Amendment

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.

Sources

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/