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Freedoms to Challenge Facts, Gossip, Myths, and Scandals
Freedoms are challenged by inseparable facts and truths which are extremely elusive! What are purported to be the latest facts, or gossip, about many celebrities, politicians, religious leaders, and innumerable other “actors” of society – both past and present – Do not “pass muster.” The proclamations also become “local” among friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Much of the gossip evolves into scandals – real and imaginary. Much of it adds up to self-promotion, public relations. Many reports become myths. But their entertainment is freedom.
Current issues involving “facts” are hard to believe. The crusade against law enforcement that has been raging across the nation and worldwide, for several years and especially in recent times, promotes very divisive attitudes and actions. Administrators pass judgement and punish before investigation of facts to support their actions – a violation of due process and rights. Mobs (protesters) are allowed to take over large portions of cities and prevent entry of law enforcement – no prosecution of offenders. Mobs (protesters) block highways and prevent lawful passage by travelers – without prosecution of the offenders. Murder runs rampant without solution and prosecution. All these activities threaten our security and freedoms. Freedoms promised!
In my opinion, the administrators who allow the illegal activity to continue are accomplices and are depriving the lawful public of the security and freedoms they are sworn to protect. They should quickly bring the unlawful activity under control, even to the extent of applying lethal force. The fact that a city, Seattle, allowed a police precinct to be overrun and forced to evacuate it, and a large chunk of the city, is disgraceful and dereliction of duty to the employees under their control and the public at-large. No lawful citizen should be prosecuted for refusing to stop their vehicle when a hostile person or mob attempts to block their path. Their life is in immediate danger if they stop. The administrators involved in the above failures to perform their lawful duties should be removed from their positions and prosecuted.
Freedom of Perspective Enhances Interpretation
Have you heard the latest myths? Have you heard the latest scandals? Have you heard about the latest crime sprees? I have heard many variations of the communications that continue to bombard our world – as have you, my reader. The interpretations or perspectives contributed by each of the participants in the chain of communicating the events provide variety in our entertainment or concerns. This blog website is my effort to give “my take,” or observations, concerning world events of which I have been made aware or experienced.
Freedoms to Interpret, Believe, Discount, and Enjoy
The Sources of Our Freedoms are Paramount
The Holy Bible
What the Holy Bible Says About Freedom5
The source for the following verses related to “Freedoms” are from the Zondervan King James Version Study Bible. Note that spelling, sentence construction, and punctuation does not conform to current standards and may appear to be in error.
Isaiah 58:6-7, KJV
Isaiah 61:1, KJV
John 8:32, KJV
John 8:36, KJV
Romans 6:18, KJV
Romans 6:22, KJV
Romans 8:1-4, KJV
1 Corinthians 9:19, KJV
2 Corinthians 3:17, KJV
Galatians 5:1, KJV
Galatians 5:13, KJV.
2 Timothy 1:7, KJV
James 1:25, KJV
1 Peter 2:16, KJV
God’s Plan for Everyone
The Constitution of the United States of America
The Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution are also known as the US Bill of Rights or freedoms.
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.
The United States of America Military
Just a Common Soldier
The United States of America Justice System
Freedom and Obligation by Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Constitutional Rights
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