Bill Of Rights Pared Down To A Manageable Six

[fastpat]

Bill Of Rights Pared Down To A Manageable Six

December 18, 2002 | Issue 38•47

WASHINGTON, DC—Flanked by key members of Congress and his administration, President Bush approved Monday a streamlined version of the Bill of Rights that pares its 10 original amendments down to a "tight, no-nonsense" six.

As supporters look on, Bush signs the Bill Of Rights Reduction And Consolidation Act.

A Republican initiative that went unopposed by congressional Democrats, the revised Bill of Rights provides citizens with a "more manageable" set of privacy and due-process rights by eliminating four amendments and condensing and/or restructuring five others. The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, was the only article left unchanged.

Calling the historic reduction "a victory for America," Bush promised that the new document would do away with "bureaucratic impediments to the flourishing of democracy at home and abroad."

"It is high time we reaffirmed our commitment to this enduring symbol of American ideals," Bush said. "By making the Bill of Rights a tool for progress instead of a hindrance to freedom, we honor the true spirit of our nation's forefathers." Read the full article

Bush works on condensing the Bill of Rights

[scottmandue]

Very funny Pat... you had me going for a moment...


Article is out of the Onion, phew.


Scary thing for a second I actually could see it happening.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by scottmandue
Very funny Pat... you had me going for a moment...


Article is out of the Onion, phew.


Scary thing for a second I actually could see it happening.

And, considering it's four years old too, yep, it's coming true.

Another way to look at it though is that this is the death throes of this wretched government, when it's at its' most dangerous, attempting to cheat death.

[Moneyguy1]

Don't you guys remember your Orwell?

"Freedom is Slavery" (and highly overrated, since being free means you have to think for yourself).