Life Changing Mindset

Looking for free affirmations? I'm looking for free affirmations that will help me lose weight. any free affirmations sites that you recommend.

what is the best website to find free positive affirmations?

Where can I download free audio affirmations? Like that is just talking like saying "you are successful" blah blah blah

how can i get free affirmations? Im lookking for affirmations that i can use on cards

affirmations to become enlightened, at peace within, and free from ALL desires?

Where can I get some free mp3s with affirmations to increase faith in myself...? ... and reduce my anxieties? I'm studying nursing, and have lots of other responsibilities, too... and I love what I'm learning, but I find that whenever I sit down to study my textbooks I start feeling all panicky and can't concentrate on what I'm doing. I'm feeling overwhelmed, but I know this is something I must complete (and therefore CAN complete)... Can you please help me to find a way to stay calm and confident while studying, and to increase my belief in myself that I can do this (and be focused)? mp3s are very accessible, and are great because little effort is involved (and I feel like I can't make much more effort than what I'm already giving). Thank you in advance for your help. Affirmations specific to calm and confident studying would really help, if you can find them, but anything that you think will help increase confidence and faith in my Path, is also appreciated.

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Christians: Do you inhabit atheism and free thinker discussion boards trolling for converts? I was just trying to figure out who is more zealous in their affirmation or denial of God's existence. Seems pretty obvious that at least half the people here are agnostic or atheist. I've never gone to their camp to see what percentage of the posts or responses are from people who believe in God. Antietam Pantie, how is that statement ironic?

If hell is the ultimate affirmation of free will? If total freedom is chaos and total chaos is free will(everyone can do what they want) and hell is the ultimate affirmation of free will, can anyone be happy(even though EVERYONE is doing what they want to each other) in hell being with people(and demons and devils) who like to rape, torture, beat, and mutilate others?

If hell is the ultimate affirmation of free will part 2? It seems that some people are having a hard time understanding what I typed before, so I will try to make it really really simple. If total freedom is chaos(freedom without boundries is chaos) and total chaos is total is free will(being able to do what ever you want and being able to do it to who ever you want to), and hell is the ultimate affirmation of free will(a place were people go who reject God and His ways-love, mercy, and justice-), can there be happiness for the regular person who lives a good live but rejected God and His order and finds them selves among people, demons, and the devil who rejected God and LIKE to rape, torture, beat, and mutilate others?

Should I make a negativity free tumblr? I already have my own personal tumblr account but thinking of making another one, one that is positivity all the way with quotes sayings and affirmations. although I know there is already other positive blogs out there, there is never enough positivity So, Should I do it?

I'm making subliminal messages with my free recorder and Audacity...? I've created my own positive affirmations and exactly what I want to accomplish. I put the message track at a barely-audible level underneath my favourite music and I've been listening to at least 4 tracks with the messages on it per day. Is there anything else I should be doing to make the messages more effective that the paid-for subliminal programs have?

Are hieroglyphics basically free handing thoughts without a rough draft? So whatever kinda order one may perceive today from the 'rough draft-less' thousands of year old work is basically a psychological investigation and affirmation into how far a person's abstract ideas are able to transcend to people far off into the future.... ...by materializing them? (tryna link spirituality to materialism with empirical natural philosophy)

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At whitch website can I download affirmation by savage garden for free. No subscription.?

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Subliminal/Affirmations? For the past 8 months, I have been using subliminals to change my inner beliefs. These subliminals are ultrasonic and contain positive affirmations to change beliefs. The first one I used helped my self-esteem (which it did). Later, I tried a more intense product that was instructed to be used for 6 months. I made it 3 months in and started having resistance to my social anxiety, which worsened it so I switched to his other intense product to make you more confident (which he recommended I do first). I have been having panic attacks maybe once a month during these times, they weren't bad and in fact, I think they may have been induced by my cigarette addiction as I started smoking more and more, chain-smoker, over the summer and started last year. I quit those other subliminals and uses his short-term overcome anxiety subliminal which took effect very quickly (1-2 weeks). The script is below: I now focus the unlimited power of my subconscious mind upon disconnecting myself from any and all anxiety. I am now and always completely calm, tranquil, relaxed and at ease. I now automatically and effortlessly let go of, release, disconnect from and reject any and all anxiety. I am now completely free from any and all anxiety. I now automatically, effortlessly and permanently overcome any and all anxiety. I am now, and forever, completely free from any and all anxiety. The further I got in the panic attacks got worse and worse. I also quit smoking at the same exact time so I don't know if it was the nicotine withdrawals causing that. I was having attacks from 6am until 5pm when it first started taking effect. Since then, I've had no Social Anxiety or paranoia/being self-conscious like I did before quitting the subs/smoking and using this sub. However, now whenever I go out I don't consciously think about people looking at me. In fact, I've been making more eye contact, been more confident. The thing is, when I do go out, my body tenses up, I have panic symptoms without any adrenaline rush, I have no conscious anxiety like I did in the past. I get dizzy and a feeling of fainting, if I get excited, I get some similar symptoms. At times it feels like my anxiety is decreasing as opposed to coming back. Or at least, it feels like it's inside my head but I can't bring it out, consciously, perhaps like a battle going on in my subconscious mind about my anxiety? I also have similar symptoms/panic attack from 10am until 3-5pm daily. It is easing up though but still is uncontrollable for the most part. I discontinued use of it to let all the effects fade as I only used it for about 2 weeks. Slowly things seem to be coming down but I want to see what you think and if it has to do with how I've been feeling lately. The only other cause would be me quitting smoking and irrational fears associated with that.

Pilots, do need to talk yourself into flying before each flight? Do you use positive affirmations? Do you use positive affirmations to talk yourself into getting behind the console of what basically amounts to a giant, glorified Dennison's Chili can with wings? Myself, I find it's absolutely necessary. For sometimes up to an hour before flight I'll stand in the crew bathroom and stare at myself in the mirror, repeating phrases like "I am a special, unique spiritual being with a purpose" "I like what I see in the mirror" "I exude confidence and personal excellence, despite a few incidents in my flight history" "I'll try pretty hard to get this aircraft to it's destination" "I am floating on the river of accident free travel" "I allow myself to have a beautiful body" "Sweet Christ in a jump seat, please help me guide this flying deathtrap through Your skies safely" "In an event of an emergency, I'll try to remember to put my passengers first" What positive affirmations do you use? GOD bless you- Captain Art Griego Ms. Godies, What are you doing for the rest of your life, the north, the south, the east and west of your life? GOD bless you- Captain Art Griego

How do you Cultivate Loving-kindness in your life ? The Cultivation of Loving-Kindness. Metta is characterized as Amity (friendship), goodwill, and Loving-Kindness! These are only a few words to describe this mental state. There is No better way to know it than to study it, and then practice it. Metta is a totally unselfish and a pure state of mind which brings much profit to oneself and to others. The cultivation in this state of mind is called Meditation. When we cultivate Loving-kindness it becomes strong, powerful, and quite useful! It brings us abundant, deep and intense peace and happiness! It eradicates the anxious thoughts and as a result provides clarity in thinking, increases awareness, increases cognitive thinking, improves memory and concentration and focus, and helps one perceive and see things in the present moment as they truly are(& for most people this is the only time in which they are really alive) The meditative practice of Metta is also a very effective means to overcome anger and to build up the virtue of patience, compassion and altruistic joy. It is also the means for healthy relationships and provides the means for family happiness and peaceful societies. Beginning Practice for Loving-Kindness. This can be practiced sitting with a erect posture, or lying down (if you are not sleeping at the time). Many people think giving Metta to oneself is selfish, but it is not ! They think that it is selfish because they misunderstand what is really being done and the mental state involved. Actually it is a sincere and an unselfish ambition to progress onwards in the path toward happiness with oneself and with others. “The one practicing Loving-kindness Meditation recites not just the words in the mind, but sincerely makes it a high priority and ambition to fully understand the complete meaning of Metta, thus enabling oneself to live a life of loving-kindness toward oneself and others. It involves patience and empathy, and selflessness in thought, word, and deed, first toward oneself and then toward others ! Arousing Metta from within yourself. The first-fruits of Metta is loving oneself through self-acceptance and non-judging. This will enable you to see your true virtues and good qualities: such as mercy, compassion, patience, goodwill, empathy, understanding, self-confidence and intelligence – to name a few. The near cause of Metta is the lovable person or being. Therefore we have to see the favourable aspect of the person or the being. When Metta arises from within you it must be sincere and come from the depth of one’s heart(mind/thought-life/emotions). It should be encouraged to flow abundantly and freely without inhibition. There is nothing wrong with giving Metta = the non-critical, non-judging, acceptance, tolerance, and LovingKindness to others, only “it is to be given in wisdom and guarded against attachment.” When Metta arises from within, one enables and urges it on with the use of four aspirations/mental affirmations: 1) May he or she be free from enmity and danger. This refers to enmity within/negative Kammic/reaping what has been sown; also catastrophies and accidents. Loving-kindness meditative aspiration might be, “May he or she have, receive much Loving-kindness, goodwill and may he or she be safe.” (2) May he or she be free from mental suffering. Mental suffering refers to mental anguish, frustrations, irritations, impatience, despair, worries & anxieties, depressions, fears, phobias & all mental/emotional disorders, and all that is present to no end, as well as the unsatisfactoriness of conditioned existence. “May he or she have peace and maintain a healthy attitude.” (3) May he or she be free from physical suffering. Physical suffering includes all forms of physical discomfort, ill-nesses, disease{dis-ease, as well], all ailments, and all incompleteness. A good aspiration during lovingkindness meditation might be “May he or she be healthy and strong” (4) May he or she take care of himself or herself happily. This means that we desire him or her to be able to carry out all the activities in his or her life and maintenance of life such as waking up, eating, caring for his or her livelihood, caring for the children, spouse, house, work, peacefully - without stress and worries, and sleeping peacefully as well. During Metta Meditation you might say in your mind, “May he or she not experience anxieties and obstacles while taking care of him or herself, family, and while at work.” The principle is that we make each aspiration we do so “With Metta (lovingkindness, friendliness, and goodwill)!!” This will arouse more Metta to arise from within us, in order to work through us toward ourselves and others in life !! Too many positive aspirations/mental affirmations for the beginner during loving-kindness Meditation might not bring rise to increased Cognitive Thinking, and Concentration, so keep it simple (four aspirations/mental affirmations is good to start with). The goal is bringing goodwill toward others, everything else, the benefits that arise from this process, such as bringing forth patience, helping us to live a life of Metta(lovingkindnes, forgiveness, goodwill, tolerance), increased cognitive thinking, peace, etc. are all secondary, but will come about as one practices Loving-Kindness Meditation daily.

What kind of government system do we have? We are "suppose" to be a federal constitutional republic. Here is how we are not. 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. Censorship on the radio is in direct Contradiction to this. 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. Almost every single gun law that exist is in direct Contradiction to this. And what part of "infringed" do people not understand. Well, since most of America doesn't, I'll give the Definition. Infringed- to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another So what part is not understood? If anyone knows, please explain? 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 offense 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 defense. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The Patriot Act is in direct contradiction to all 4 of these amendments. On a side note. I love how they call it the patriot act. 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. No child left behind is one example of direct contradiction. Also the forceful changing of the drinking age to 21 by threatening to cut funds to certain states. So now that I explained how we are not a federal constitutional republic to prevent any confusion. What kind of government do we have?

Metaphysically speaking, which is the better belief for me to use? I AM TRULY GOOD ENOUGH or I AM FREE TO BE MYSELF To be used as an affirmation that is. A dominant thought which can create a new reality for me. Both equally have lots of benefits, butwhich one do you think will be more effective?

Are you happy to see your constitutional rights disregarded? 1st 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. At the Democratic National Convention in 2004, freedom of speech zones were set up. Apparently the entire country is not a free speech zone, but there are little areas where we can congregate and speak freely. 4th 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. DUI checkpoints- While I in no way endorse drunk driving as thousands are killed annually from it, DUI checkpoints are a direct violation of the 4th amendment. Random search and seizures based solely on where one is driving is unconstitutional. The TSA's controversial patdowns are another violation of the 4th amendment, but there's a simple solution to this one: Don't fly. However that's not an option for many, so thousands of Americans unwillingly get groped by people in the name of security. Benjamin Franklin once said "He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.", and that's as true now as it was back then. 5th 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 offense 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. This one just became public, but it's a big one. Terrorist and American citizen Anwar al-Awlaki was recently killed in a drone strike. This blatantly violates the 5th amendment beacuse he was not given a trial, but he was "deprived of life...without due process of law". The president can now order the assassination of an American citizen who he thinks is bad.

How can a woman break free of being interested in men who are like her father? I have a friend whose father was generally very mean to her the whole time she was growing up. He was a close-minded, un-supportive, and probably misogynist guy. He was always criticizing my friend, telling her that she's fat (she's not) or that her plans for her life were stupid. In short, he was a cruel, critical man, not a good father. Fast-forward to today. Now, my friend constantly dates guys who are a lot like her father, in some crazy effort to find the validation and affirmation that she never got from him. She always ends up getting hurt, because she dates assholes. Is there any way I can help her break free of this cycle? She definitely WANTS to break free, but for some reason she keeps getting sucked back in. What can she do? dsds: You could have stopped after "genetic imprinting"; there was no need to resort to personal insults that you have no basis for. All I am doing is trying to help a friend. You've been reported.

What kind of government do we have? We are "suppose" to be a federal constitutional republic. Here is how we are not. 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. Censorship on the radio is in direct Contradiction to this. 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. Almost every single gun law that exist is in direct Contradiction to this. And what part of "infringed" do people not understand. Well, since most of America doesn't, I'll give the Definition. Infringed- to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another So what part is not understood? If anyone knows, please explain? 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 offense 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 defense. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The Patriot Act is in direct contradiction to all 4 of these amendments. On a side note. I love how they call it the patriot act. 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. No child left behind is one example of direct contradiction. Also the forceful changing of the drinking age to 21 by threatening to cut funds to certain states. So now that I explained how we are not a federal constitutional republic to prevent any confusion. What kind of government do we have?

Is PRISON or DEATH really enough for a person with NO REMORSE? I just watched some doco on the television where the person brutally killed several people on a course of 5 years. I mean how can you justify life in prison or quick and painless death for somebody who has taken more than one life and is not showing any signs of being sorry to what theyve done? In their minds... they think they are right and their pride is their affirmation of this. Theres got to be better justice than just physical isolation in prison. It seems to me that when the person killed one person that theyre going to be locked up for life but when they killed two people... their sentence was increased to double life. I mean... that doesnt make any sense... they dont have two lives to give. It seems like their getting a discount for the two killings... "kill another one... get no additional sentence free!" How about the family and friends that the victim left behind? Life will NEVER be the same again for all of them. This is NOT JUSTICE. Even made worse if they dont believe in hell. Theres gotta more than just death. I say make the rest of their lives A LIVING INFERNO. "The reason we don't try to mete out actual justice for people like that is that it destroys us. We become them." WOW, so you reckon it would be BEST to forgive and forget? It would be not easy as most of us have the animal instict of survival.

I'm on debate team for my school, and the topic is SSS? I've just started on the debate team on my school, and my topic is that single sex schools are bad. I don't need help with the rebuttal, and I have most of my affirmation complete, but I was just looking for extra ideas. (to say single sex schools are bad) Please feel free to leave some!

Sony ericsson w810i how do i set Calendar reminder? From the Calendar how do i set reminder automatically telling me (voice) this time i do what (the timetable) and then telling me positive affirmations the time i set? Then from the PhotoDJ which is drawing plain pictures - how do i draw comic animation? About the Bluetooth and infrared port what it can be done? Does it can copy games or musics or pictures or ringtones? About the includes Disk2Phone - where do i get it? is it free or do have to buy it? Can i get it from the library? Without using internet can't use bluetooth and infared port right? What if i turn on the bluetooth and infared port the whole day what will happen? will i get connect of other people phone?

Write the First Amendment through Fourth Amendment in your own words? Amendment 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 Can u write all 4 in own word? I have no clue how to write this on my own wod. im not very good at that.

Do these two Constitutional amendments protect your right to? carry a weapon? "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." (Keep in mind that the right to keep and bear arms does not apply to the militia. It simply says a "Milita being necessary to the security of a free state." It has a separate clause stating the the People have a right to keep and bear arms." 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. (The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects). Doesn't this mean I have a right to be safe everywhere? If not, why? The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. This means that just because it says I can't carry a weapon, that doesn't mean I shouldn't be allowed to. And yes, I am a law-abiding citizen. Perfect mental and physical health. I own lots of guns and use them safely in areas and manners directed.

What is the Freedom in political terms? I mean, if democracy is the political system where we, the people, chose our way of living, studying, dressing ourselves up; is where we elect our governors, etc., why is not an expression of non-freedom the fact that we, the people, cannot choose the political system itself? I've never know that a democratic country has, in a election, chosen to be a presidencialism, a monarchy, an oligarchy, a dictatiorship, etc. Is not it the privation itself of the so called freedom? And the ones who cannot do the things that the riches can, are they also free people? They don't have money all right. Don't they have it bc of their own or bc of their political-social situation, which is before and greater then them? Imagine that the riches pass all the year distribuing pocket money, a few buks for the poor ones. Is not it an expression and affirmation of human indignity? To survive with almses is a good thing, *~jessi~*? Cahrity is good but not forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job dudes!

sheet music for free...? for jose feliciano's affirmation -piano and guitar

if all the bill of rights amendments are for rights of the people, why isn't the second amendment? Arn't all of the "first 10" about "the right of the people"? 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. sfaa you might be right about OSEA, IDK. But only Bill of rights deals in rights, the Constitution deals in goverment powers. Try reading it!

can i give free advice now? i have been hung up over a female coworker. not that i wanted to date her, but she is used to one sided friendships and that is just not my cup of tea so i ended it. well i finally got out there again and i have met a really awesome woman who really has her stuff together. it just dawned on me this morning that it seems like we are really respecting the fact that we both have a life before meeting each other. i hope this works even as a friendship as it is a fresh breath air to meet someone who is low on drama and has their stuff together and isn't selfish. well i just wanted to put it out there as an affirmation and to help others move on from toxic relationships or friends. it is very difficult and i thought i could not even start to do it as my life has has been wrapped up with this person in my thoughts for the last three weeks. start living or start dying y'all.

What are your thoughts on the Texas GOP's commitment to making Americans for free? "•Marriage Licenses – We support legislation that would make it a felony to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple and for any civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for such. •Texas Sodomy Statutes – We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that Congress exercise its authority granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy. [The HRC has a post up about why this is beyond Congress. You can read it here.] •Family Values – We affirm that this section is a response to the attacks on traditional family values. These include well- funded, vigorous political and judicial attempts by powerful organizations and branches of the government to force acceptance, affirmation and normalization of homosexual behavior upon school children, parents, educational institutions, businesses, employees, government bodies and religious institutions and charities. These aggressive, intolerant efforts marginalize as bigots anyone who dissents. The issue of homosexuality aside, the document also notes that the party wishes to reinstate corporal punishment in public schools, raise the age of consent to 18 and ban all forms of pornography." http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/texas-republican-platform-seeks-to-criminalize-sodomy-and-make-it-a-felony-to-marry-gay-couples/

What Are Some Constitutional Misinterpretations? In Your Opinion? (In My Opinion) "General Welfare" Certain People Interpret this to mean that the Government is obligated to supply Social Welfare to people, which is incorrect, Social Welfare didn't exist back then, General Welfare in Reality refers to whats "good the the Country as a Whole" "Declaration of War"(Or in other words, The power to Start Wars, not necessarily the power to declare them) Congress shall have Power...] To declare War. Certain people will misinterpret this to mean that while Congress has the power to Declare War, it doesn't prohibit the President from Declaring War himself, which is an incorrect interpretation, The Power was meant to rest solely with Congress(Read some Speeches from the Founding Fathers as proof to this!) "Patriot Act" In order to do a Search, Govt. needs "probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation" (or in other words a Search Warrant), The Patriot Act is essentially an 'Automatic' Search Warrant, which gives the Govt. the Right to carry-out search and seizures on people's property with ease.(and without an Actual Warrant) This is simply an Overreach by the Govt. which strays far beyond the Obvious intent of the 4th amendment. The 4th amendment was meant to ensure that every individual were to be protected from Govt. searching your property seemingly at will(and without cause), The Constitutionality of the "TSA" also falls into the same violation of the 4th amendment "Second 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.] Many people view this to refer solely to Military use, However this specifically states its the Right of the 'People' to bear arms, the 'People' doesn't refer to the Military, it refers the 'People', as in, the Citizenry. Other people will say, that this doesn't restrict the Govt. from being able to utilize Gun Control laws, which wouldn't violate the Constitution since they don't outright ban guns. However this is also Not true, The Constitution clearly states, that this Right "shall not be infringed", The definition of infringe is to "Act so as to limit", Which means that any restrictions(limitations) placed on the Right to bear arms is a violation of the Constitution, Yet we are infringing via Licensing/Permits, and in some parts of the country, Govt. is only a few steps short of virtually banning Guns. In You Opinion, What are some other Constitutional Misinterpretations? @Alan Turing...But to restrict those, would be to Infringe on the People's Right to own them, which would violate the 2nd amendment @Zuma.....The Author(s) I borrowed from, would be the Founding Fathers

Could you correct this short passage? The diffusion of the cultural debate of 18th century demanded new methods of espression so that new ideas would circulate. This phenomenon was linked to enlightenment and to the affirmation of rational ideas that were affirmated first in England and then in the rest of Europe. England was the first nation where journalism was developed as a free profession, promoting the battle for political and individual freedom.

Need help with a speech please? Ok. I need to write a 3 minute speech on why we should further enforce drunk driving laws (or not) If anyone has any GOOD sources for me to find information to support affirmation or negation on this resolution would be beautiful. Also, if you have any ideas for the speech in general, please feel free to share.

to people who are anti-tattoo? This is from a newspaper article in Massachusettes. I just thought it was interesting. It's a quote from a judge. I just thought it was apt for all the people who ask dumb questions like "why do you like tattoos, they are disgusting", ad nauseum. Court judge Barbara Rouse overturned the Massachusetts' 38-year-old ban on tattooing last October, she issued a strong affirmation of free-speech rights. " Tattooing is an ancient art form which has been practiced in virtually every culture for thousands of years, " she wrote, noting that people " obtain tattoos to demonstrate commitment to other persons, to institutions, to religious beliefs, and to political and personal beliefs. " She added that the ban violated both the federal and state constitutions, asserting: " I conclude that the act of tattooing ... is expression protected by the First Amendment. "

Just how out-of-control is Mayor Gavin Newsom and the city of San Francisco? Taxpayer dollars have been used to provide a whole range of services for illegal alien teen felons specifically to keep them out of the hands of federal authorities who would have deported them: As San Francisco's juvenile justice system shielded young illegal immigrant felons.Mayor Gavin Newsom's office gave grants totaling more than $650,000 to nonprofit agencies to provide the underage offenders with free services - everything from immigration attorneys to housing assistance to "arts and cultural affirmation activities," city records show.In addition to immigration attorneys, Newsom's office envisioned the program helping young felons obtain housing, food, clothing, educational and vocational training, English-language instruction, medical care and mental health assessments. The program would also provide "spiritual, cultural enrichment and recreation activities." Do you believe the Mayor is violating federal law ?? http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/03/MNJH120OUN.DTL If Mayor Gavin Newsom is serious about tightening up San Francisco's sanctuary laws, he might want to take a look at the case of Marco Martinez - a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador who has been arrested by police five times in the past year and a half for allegedly selling crack cocaine but has never wound up in the feds' hands. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/03/BA58123KM9.DTL Is this a first where a major US city protected and funded undocumented alien criminals who preyed on people here legally, even city natives?

Do the Bill of Rights apply to Democrats? THE BILL OF RIGHTS Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution ________________________________________ The Conventions of a number of the States having, at the time of adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added, and as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government will best insure the beneficent ends of its institution; Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two-thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States; all or any of which articles, when ratified by three-fourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the said Constitution, namely: 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. Liberals ban prayer and religious states. 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. Liberals want gun control 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. Phone lines don’t belong to the people; they belong to the business that maintains them. 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 offense 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. Private property is being taken by liberals to create tax dollars for public use 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 defense. 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 reexamined 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.

Why do Americans hate the constitution? AM#1 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. THERE ARE LAWS IN PLACE NOW AGAINST SPEECH (ie hate crime bills) AND ASSEMBLY (Ordinances everywhere which prohibit this without a permit). AM #2 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. WE CONSTANTLY SEE THIS BEING VIOLATED. AM #4 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. POLICE NEVER FOLLOW THESE RULES.

Do L!berals and Conservatives understand what Black Liberation theology is all about? James Cone, the chief architect of Black Liberation Theology in his book A Black Theology of Liberation (1970), develops black theology as a system. In this new formulation, Christian theology is a theology of liberation -- "a rational study of the being of God in the world in light of the existential situation of an oppressed community, relating the forces of liberation to the essence of the gospel, which is Jesus Christ," writes Cone. Black consciousness and the black experience of oppression orient black liberation theology -- i.e., one of victimization from white oppression. One of the tasks of black theology, says Cone, is to analyze the nature of the gospel of Jesus Christ in light of the experience of oppressed blacks. For Cone, no theology is Christian theology unless it arises from oppressed communities and interprets Jesus' work as that of liberation. Christian theology is understood in terms of systemic and structural relationships between two main groups: victims (the oppressed) and victimizers (oppressors). In Cone's context, writing in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the great event of Christ's liberation was freeing African Americans from the centuries-old tyranny of white racism and white oppression. American white theology, which Cone never clearly defines, is charged with having failed to help blacks in the struggle for liberation. Black theology exists because "white religionists" failed to relate the gospel of Jesus to the pain of being black in a white racist society. Black Liberation Theology actually encourages a victim mentality among blacks. John McWhorters' book Losing the Race, will be helpful here. Victimology, says McWhorter, is the adoption of victimhood as the core of one's identity -- for example, like one who suffers through living in "a country and who lived in a culture controlled by rich white people." It is a subconscious, culturally inherited affirmation that life for blacks in America has been in the past and will be in the future a life of being victimized by the oppression of whites. In today's terms, it is the conviction that, 40 years after the Civil Rights Act, conditions for blacks have not substantially changed. As Wright intimates, for example, scores of black men regularly get passed over by cab drivers. Reducing black identity to "victimhood" distorts the reality of true progress. For example, was Obama a victim of widespread racial oppression at the hand of "rich white people" before graduating from Columbia University, Harvard Law School magna cum laude, or after he acquired his estimated net worth of $1.3 million? How did "rich white people" keep Obama from succeeding? If Obama is the model of an oppressed black man, I want to be oppressed next! With my graduate school debt my net worth is literally negative $52,659. http://www.acton.org/pub/commentary/2008/04/02/marxist-roots-black-liberation-theology Lawgirl...... Please get informed. This is definitely NOT a healthy form of 'Christianity'. What does Obama being Black have to do with anything???

The world is changing. Are you part of the future? Or are those aggrieving free trade, growing corporate business and the affirmation of existing political orders just the buggy whip makers denouncing the horseless carriage?

Do you have memories that keep returning? Are they most like flames or just embers burning? Thanks Y'all When I was a young I was never so wild, in truth I was meek and probly somewhat mild (Hard to believe?) My parents took me to Mardi Gras I don't know why, but I wrapped myself in the excitement of it all suddenly feeling near ten foot tall. I was just a wee thing, a Red head in curls and looking around I saw some girls pull up their shirts showing their breasts, to get beads thrown in their way to request. I looked up at mom, she turned her head away I guessed we weren't gonna have "The talk" that day. I was small and slight and try as I might I didn't get to catch a thing; but time was done and I loudly cried. A man came up in front of us, "Why are you crying my sweet child?" He was dressed silly and strange, with so many beads he couldn't keep arranged. "Don't shed any tear my dear. I was sent here to gift you like a Christmas day." and he placed on my neck all of his beads, smiled and said "Now be happy, and go on your safe way." Some people I guess keep aspirations and affirmations alive for me, keeping my spirit alive and free. Hugs you my friend. I love you for all you have given since I know you and have a song fort ya even.

New Poem: ""One Thousand" thoughts? One Thousand One Thousand Words Spoken quietly into the night One Thousand Affirmations Each bringing more insight One Thousand Simple Songs Singing joyously to me One Thousand Loving Whispers Each setting me more free One Thousand Axioms To mend a broken heart One Thousand Things To Give... Myself, To have a brand new start

Catholics: Who is correct my Parish Priest, or my Parish Deacon? I had a discussion with my Priest about the Limbo for the Fathers (Bosom of Abraham) and he was very informative on the subject about how Christ descended into the Limbo for the Fathers and preached to the souls there. He also informed me that Christ took all the souls with Him into Heaven when He ascended into Heaven on Pentecost. Now there was a reading during Sunday Liturgy the Deacon read the Gospel of Luke 16:19-31about the Bosom of Abraham. Both my church's Deacon and Priest were calling the Bosom of Abraham Heaven? Now I got confused, so after Mass I asked my Parish Deacon about Limbo for the Fathers being the Bosom of Abraham and he responded that the Church no longer teaches about Limbo. So I went home and looked it up in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 2nd Edition and there it was. So who is correct? Paragraph 1. Christ Descended into Hell 632 The frequent New Testament affirmations that Jesus was "raised from the dead" presuppose that the crucified one sojourned in the realm of the dead prior to his resurrection. This was the first meaning given in the apostolic preaching to Christ's descent into hell: that Jesus, like all men, experienced death and in his soul joined the others in the realm of the dead. But he descended there as Savior, proclaiming the Good News to the spirits imprisoned there. 633 Scripture calls the abode of the dead, to which the dead Christ went down, "hell"—Sheol in Hebrew or Hades in Greek—because those who are there are deprived of the vision of God. Such is the case for all the dead, whether evil or righteous, while they await the redeemer: which does not mean that their lot is identical, as Jesus shows through the parable of the poor man Lazarus who was received into "Abraham's bosom":"It is precisely these holy souls, who awaited their Savior in Abraham's bosom, whom Christ the Lord delivered when he descended into hell."Jesus did not descend into hell to deliver the damned, nor to destroy the hell of damnation, but to free the just who had gone before him. 634 "The gospel was preached even to the dead."The descent into hell brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment. This is the last phase of Jesus' messianic mission, a phase which is condensed in time but vast in its real significance: the spread of Christ's redemptive work to all men of all times and all places, for all who are saved have been made sharers in the redemption. 635 Christ went down into the depths of death so that "the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live."Jesus, "the Author of life," by dying destroyed "him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and [delivered] all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage."Henceforth the risen Christ holds "the keys of Death and Hades," so that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." Today a great silence reigns on earth, a great silence and a great stillness. A great silence because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and he has raised up all who have slept ever since the world began. . . . He has gone to search for Adam, our first father, as for a lost sheep. Greatly desiring to visit those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, he has gone to free from sorrow Adam in his bonds and Eve, captive with him—He who is both their God and the son of Eve. . . . "I am your God, who for your sake have become your son. . . . I order you, O sleeper, to awake. I did not create you to be a prisoner in hell. Rise from the dead, for I am the life of the dead." Peace Be With You.

What can I do to validate and improve on my theory? Is my theory correct or erroneous or partly true if so why ? What are it's strengths and weaknesses ? Man suffers because in his identity and view of himself there Is always the inseparable feeling of him being tied to suffering because he feels human. The ego is poison and the limitless desires it calls for even when satiated returns. So to eliminate the suffering he either chooses to lose all sense of self any form of identity and becomes what I call "No Man" in becoming selfless servant he gradually loses the goal of his service to be from 'I serve because serving my fellow man is the way to bliss' to 'I serve because 'I' love my fellow man'..over time the latter sentiment is dropped because the person has become an embodiment of selfless altruism and his humanity is lost making him free. The other method makes a person a "New Man" he simply uses service and affirmations to create a new and spotless identity whereas the "No Man" destroys all self identity completely The 'No Man' and the "New Man are destined to save our planet.

What would you do? Previously Married to a man- Now in love with a woman!? I was reluctant to post this question but after a couple days of procrastinating and just thoughts wandering through my mind- I finally felt compelled to just go ahead and ask- Just to 'hear' YOUR views and perhaps opinion and/or advice.. OK here goes.. I am 28yrs old and was married for about 5 years. My Ex Husband and I have a 3yr old son (We have been separated for about 2 years now) Infidelity was one of the reasons we separated but also the stress and drama that surrounded my husband's other kid that I didn't know about. He had 2 (older) kids that I knew about prior to getting married. Although I felt like it was such a burden to carry, I figured that they were just kids AND they live out of State with their mom.. Anyway, little did I know, there was yet another child out there, about a year and a half older than mine (our son happens to be the youngest) Anyway you can imagine the details that unfolded. Tension, Trust was broken etc... eventually- I decided that I couldn't take it anymore. I didn't trust him- made me wonder- what else don't I know?? I moved out on Thanksgiving day two years ago (Yeap; Thanksgiving day!) and I have since been living a stress free life, taking care of my son etc.. at work, I confided in a friend of mine, who helped me through the stress and emotional turmoil this whole situation caused me. She and I met at work, after work and even spoke on the phone. We talked for about a year or so.. just sharing our experiences (She was married for 4 years, divorced- never had kids) She is quite a bit older than I am... As the months flew by, we started getting closer and our relationship slowly took a turn for the unexpected- we developed this strong chemistry and deep feelings for each other (outside of a normal girl-girl relationship) We found ourselves talking until the wee hours of the morning, when we were together; we just wanted to reach out and touch, rub hands... long story short- It escalated into a deep/intense/ passionate and YES sexual relationship. I have to say that I have never been involved with a woman before, neither had she- but what we felt was so beautiful that it scared the crap out of me! I have NEVER EVER felt that way with my husband, let alone any man... At first I thought it was some kind of emotional rebound for me, or that perhaps its some of sexual fantasy that we both had and didn't know about....and that it would end in a few weeks. I kept telling myself that because I didn't want to believe that I was in fact falling in love with a WOMAN! I kept telling myself, I am not a Lesbian...I don't sleep with women... just some affirmations (I guess temporary consolation or perhaps justification) but much as I 'brushed her out' emotionally, it just got intense. A little over a year now and we are still seeing eachother- YES we live together (I still have my own place, she has her own but we spend a lot of time together) I find that even when we argue or fight- I just love her more, we can never go to bed mad...we even make love during an arguement (Anyway, you get the picture, LOL) Out of now where: My husband wants me back!! He said he wants us to work on our marriage, be a family again and stuff- and I am like..'What?!!' I don't even know what to say to him because there is so much drama I don't want to go back to! I realize I have typed a lot already so let me ask the question: Would you go back to your husband JUST because it is the 'right' thing for the child (to have mom and dad under the same roof as opposed to two female partners?) If I go back, I know I would be miserable, don't trust him and of course I can't imagine myself making love with him again...I can't bring myself to go that way again- BUT would I be denying my son the right to be with his Dad? What is more important? Me staying where I am happy and raise my son in a warm loving environment, or go back to his Dad, amidst all tension and misery just so he can have a 'normal' family? All opinions/suggestions/advice etc..are welcome! Thank you for reading this LOOONG question!!

In YOUR view, is atheism an assertion in its own right or merely the absence of one? In other words, is it [atheism] merely absence of belief in God(s), or an affirmation that God(s) don't exist? Free thinkers only; no quotes from the Bible or The God Delusion please. eglonr, wouldn't it be more accurate to say there is an anti-religious movement made up of atheists, rather than casting all atheists a religious movement?

Is the onus on God to prove to us that he exists or is the onus on us to prove that he exists? Many atheists posit their affirmations on lack of definite proof of God’s existence…merely on lack of proof .what kind of proof do people want if indeed such a being exists. To prove to man his existence through manifestation on a material plane would not prove his existence simply because people refuse to believe even with proof staring them in the face…Jesus being a classic example For a physical world to be made out of nothing, it has to come from outside matter, outside time, outside space…whether through cosmology or evolution. I think as human beings it is no accident that we think of all issues outside our own physical capability, spatial situation, and temporal situation. For example we dream to do things we cannot humanly do(in the now) till we prove otherwise, we analyze the meaning of our situation and the results of our choices, we think of our past present and future. All these and more make us unique when compared to all other living organisms. Anyway the point here is we have a sentient, cognizant mind and spirit. All that being said if we can look at issues beyond our physical constraints. We can think about a time or place even if we do not exist in that time or place. Then is it upon God to prove that he exists? If we are to go by free will and intelligence, these attributes seems no different than bodies moulded to defy or obey specific physical and natural laws. If physical laws apply to our bodies then intellectual laws must also apply. They have an almost exponentially larger parameter in which they apply but they still do. A parameter that is not self determined but determined by intelligence higher than ours .For a higher intelligence to show itself to a lower intelligence to be doubted on a physical plane is something it would anticipate wouldn’t it? All that being said where does the onus lie?

What do all ten amendments mean? 1. Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition 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. Right to keep and bear arms 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. Conditions for quarters of soldiers 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. Right of search and seizure regulated 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. Provisons concerning prosecution 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 offense 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.Right to a speedy trial, witnesses, etc. 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 defense. 7. Right to a trial by jury 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 reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. 8. Excessive bail, cruel punishment Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 9. Rule of construction of Constitution The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. 10. Rights of the States under Constitution 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.

Constitutional argument for legalization of drugs? Article 6 Section 1 Clause 2 Supremacy Clause: This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof;...shall be the supreme Law of the Land; (no law can be made which violates the Constitution) U.S. Constitution, Article 6, Section 1, Clause 3 -- Judges bound: and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. (judges are bound to follow the Constitution regardless of state or federal legislation that may contradict it) U.S. Constitution, Article 6, Section 1, Clause 5 -- Oath of Office: The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution (everyone who makes laws, or executes them is bound by the Constitution to follow it above all other laws which might contradict it) U.S. Constitution, Amendment 5, Clause 7 -- Due Process Clause: nor be deprived of Life, Liberty, or Property, without due Process of Law (a person cannot be denied the right to live, be free to do what one chooses, own, use, sell and dispose of whatever property they so wish to choose without first being informed of a charge for violating another persons rights or damaging another persons property and being able to defend themselves in court before receiving punishment) Maybe I'm just not reading the Constitution right, but I'm not seeing where the State can deny you Liberty and Property "if they have an interest in doing so" or because "public policy dictates it" or it's "against the moral character of society." What do you think? Are drug laws Unconstitutional then? Wow Phillip. You seem to be under the impression that everyone who does drugs is addicted to them and steals to get them. that has not been my observation in life. My observation is that everyone is addicted to something that makes them feel good. For some it's sex, some it's work, some it's money, some it's the internet, some it's drugs, some it's alcohol, I have never met someone who is not addicted to something on some level. It's not the action or the stimulant, it's the feeling the stimulant provides. Yes some chemicals are physically addictive, but only after they are used for a period of time. This is why even after the physical addiction is kicked, the person will always have the urge to do it. That's an awful vindictive opinion. Just my opinion, but you shouldn't be So judgmental. For the record I'm liberal as well. Liberal is a person who has the ability to think freely with an open mind and changes their mind based on new information. I know the TVs labels a group that doesn't fit that definition as liberal. But it's no different than them labeling a group that wants more government as conservative. Plus I've seen a lot of your answers and you seem to be pretty level headed most of the time. This answer is below you I think.

How do you act around someone who has a grudgey personality? I'm definitely becoming much more spiritual as I get older. The right answer is: if someone has a grudge against you, let them have that anger. Speak affirmations saying, "I am free of this and choose to be happy". Easier said than done, right? It's harder when you're a female. There are some chicks who are so passive-aggressive and will never admit that have a grudge against you but your intuition tells you otherwise. I have a "friend" just like this; she has a stubborn personality and at this point, I've accepted it. There's nothing more I can say or do than what I've already tried to do with her. She's someone who likes to manipulate things; she was actually someone who (I felt) was disrespectful towards me. As the hostess/friend, she didn't react or do anything (not that I was expecting her to) but I found her lack of reaction very hurtful and I respectfully stood up for myself. She didn't like this and since then, there's always been weird tension; what doesn't help is she has such a passive aggressive way of handling it (even having someone do her dirty work for her and confronting me for her). Anyhoo, we're polite/cordial and I've eventually I've just killed her with kindness but have been cautious. My gut reminds me constantly to never forget what happened with my mind saying, "if you want to surround yourself with positive people, she's not a good example. Good friends don't disrespect you like that and she may have been nice in the beginning but people change. She's changed because you've changed and sometimes, people don't like it when you grow and become a better person." It may seem as if I'm the one with the grudge (haha I know, right) but I've noticed she's been so much more "passive-aggressive" with me as years go by. It's very one-sided and is the "greatest person" when it benefits her. For example: i tried my best to go to her kids' events, her birthday, etc... but the one or two big events I didn't go to, I was the "bad guy" (i had prior commitments). Yet when I had few important events, I barely heard from her, not even a "congratulations". Also, she's very different when it's the two of us but with other people around, it's "fake nice mode". So how do I continue to deal with this? I have an idea but it's easier said than done...