This is why I think reading the Bill of Rights occasionally is kind of important. First, read this:
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 [...]
I was tickled pink to come across Federali.st today. The site hosts a semantic HTML, permalinked version of the Federalist Papers, which means you can reference specific paragraphs of the papers in blog posts and websites. This handy resource is the work of Edward O’Connor, and he wrote about his reasons for undertaking [...]
A few links for you, from the wee hours of June 14th.
Constitution Society Home Page
The Constitution Society is a private non-profit organization dedicated to research and public education on the principles of constitutional republican government. It publishes documentation, engages in litigation, and organizes local citizens groups to work for reform.
The site includes a vast library [...]
I’ve been enjoying the FreeAudio.org recording of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Art Pollard has a rich, clear voice, and delivers a solid, listenable performance of the text. If you’re auditory learner, rather than a visual one, you may really appreciate what Mr. Pollard has donated to the commons.
If you don’t think you want [...]