It seems fitting that today we reflect on the hard work of our Founding Fathers. That we pause to thank the likes of George Mason, Edmund Randolph and George Wythe for pressing the tired and weary authors of our guiding documents to do more. The trio were those who refused to sign the Constitution fearing it lacked certain guarantees. The Virginian's pressed and obtained the following Bill of Rights which represent the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Here they are and thanks to Wikipedia:
- Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, freedom of speech, press and assembly
- Right to keep and bear arms.
- Protection from quartering of troops
- Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
- Due, process, double jeopardy, self incrimination, and eminent domain
- Trial by jury and rights of the accused
- Civil Trial by jury
- Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
- Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution
- Powers of States and people
For more about the Bill of Rights click
here! Today, This time of year we all reflect a little more on the rights we have and those who have paid the high price of defending them. May God still protect and guide our country, its people and our leaders. May we recognize the opportunity we have been given.
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