For Those Who May Have Forgotten (Or Perhaps Never Knew)

Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America

Articles in addition to, and amendment of, the Constitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress, and ratified by the several states, pursuant to the Fifth Article of the original Constitution

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.

Amendment II
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.

Amendment III
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.

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.

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 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.

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 defence.

Amendment VII
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.

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

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

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.



In keeping with my truth statement at the top of my blog, you may want to actually research into what our government representatives actually meant to accomplish when they insisted on these specific Amendments so soon after they survived their traitorous war against their old government!

Dial 911 and Die

A little background on me: At the end of last year, 2006, I retired possibly for the last time. My first 30 years after highschool graduation, were spent serving in the United States Navy from were I retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Then for the next 15+ years, I was a fulltime law enforcement either as a Florida State Probation Officer or lastly, as an Airport Police Officer. During my active duty navy tenure I had also served as a reserve police officer for about another 8 years with the Highway Patrol and as a Deputy Sheriff.

I have been involved with firearms as a shooter, collector and instructor for about 50 years. I do not consider myself as an expert but perhaps as more of a learned person. I have also realized that the more I learn, the less I realize I know.

Today I was searching the internet and I happened upon a book call "Call 911 and Die". That is a very interesting idea because we all know that when you call 911 help has to come.

But does help "have" to come or does help "maybe" come. And if help does in fact come from how far away does it come and in what manner.

As a first responder police officer, I was taught rudimentary emergency first aid. HOWEVER, my department put very little medical equipment into the patrol cars because they always told us we could call the fire department. That takes time if you think about it, maybe more than the victim has.

What about the nights when the department is working with less than the minimum officers needed or when their are more emergencies than officers..........who is going to come when?

Then there were the LA Riots when the police were pulled out of the riot zone and not allowed to respond.

My purpose here is to let each person who reads this become aware that you are responsible for your own personal safety. In fact, courts have ruled that in many cases all over the United States that police have "No Duty To Protect Individual Citizens":

This person was not allowed to arm herself for protection IAW New York City Law but after acid was thrown in her face, the City of New York was not liable for failing to protect her.[Riss v. City of N.Y., 293 N.Y. 2d 897 (1968)].

This was a teacher assaulted and killed on school property by a student enrolled in the school. Again, police neither the city nor the police had a " special duty" to protect. [Keane v. City of Chicago, 98 Ill App2d 460 (1968)].

California ruling, No liability to provide sufficient police protection. [Hartzer v. City of San Jose, App., 120 Cal.Rptr 5 (1975)].

The U.S. Supreme Court declared that local law enforcement had no duty to protect a particular person, but only a general duty to enforce the laws. [South v. Maryland, 59 U.S. (How.) 396, 15 L.Ed., 433 (856)].

This one is an actual 911 incident. Subject and friends suffered multiple assults after being told via 911 the police would respond. [Warren v. District of Columbia, D.C.App., 444 A.2d 1 (1981)].

In your continuing search for knowledge, you might want to check out this book. You may even want to send a copy to some of your friends.

Dial 911 and Die (Paperback)
by Richard W Stevens
http://www.amazon.com/Dial-911-Die-Richard-Stevens/dp/0964230445

As a challenge for those who think I am nuts and just made this up.. Google "Call 911 and Die" and see what the latest news is on that topic.