after the bils of rights was passed did the people still have to house soliders if the president says so.?
143656
Yes most definitely and that applies even today. It falls under eminent domain. The Govt. can even take your house
1126840
It won't be. For that matter it's a complete myth. The draft is not going to be reinstated. There were far too many problems with the draft. Families were destroyed by it. We have plenty of military strength and people who WANT to go. No draft needed.
97659
No (except in three cases, below)\n\nArticle 1, Section 6 of the Constitution provides that:\n"They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place."
273392
They should NEVER reinstate the draft, for these reasons:\n\n(1) Conscription is slavery. The slavemaster/rulers take control of your life, FORCING you to labor for them and even claiming the power to SACRIFICE your life for their own goals. Slavery. Period.\n\n(2) Conscription is not constitutional. Congress is given the power to summon the militia, and raise an army, but nowhere is it given the power to FORCE people into indentured servitude, even in the name of doing those two things. The power to raise an army no more nullifies your freedom from servitude than it nullifies your right to freedom of speech. They can't ban speech against a war because of their power to wage war, and likewise they can't violate any OTHER natural rights of yours for that cause. \n\n(3) Conscription is also bad because it allows a government to wage a non-defensive war which its own people do not support. That has been the main use of concription, for example, in the United States. If the war is just, then people will volunteer for it.\n\n(4) And, of course, conscription represents cowardice. Ever single person demanding that OTHERS be enslaved for the cause, while not volunteering to go die on the front lines himself IN THAT SAME CONFLICT (regardless of past "service"), is the very worst kind of coward and hypocrite in our species
969927
Never in American history has the Commander in Chief had to be subjected to the will of the American people in terms of military planning and organization, and the same still applies here today.  This is based solely on the fact that the citizens do not know about the full situation over there, the secrets, the confidential war plans and discussions with the generals.  \n\nAnd yet the American people do have a voice, and it was expressed last week during the elections, which will place limits upon Bush's presidency.  This is the American voice, and it has been heard in Washington, I'm sure.
252068
No, it wouldn't. It was based on: IN GOD WE TRUST. Too bad others have come along and took what our forefathers had in mind when writing our constitution and twisted it. Too bad there is barely any freedoms left in this country to enjoy without being lashed out at against by some group or another. I wonder what our Founding Fathers would think of our "progress" if they could see us now?
159664
most people would claim that to be unfair. you would get a "militant" congress. i wouldn't be against it personally, but many people find it below them to serve in the military.
1068860
congress wrote it into law as all laws are written. if they wrote it for people to vote, they wouldn't get anything. by wriiting it into the amendments along time ago, they give themselves raises all the time while wages stay the same for the rest of the country.
11395
The U.S. does not have the draft, nor does it have any plans to implement one.  However, were that all to change, I would be proud to go.  I would much rather go fight (and possibly die) freedom in a place where people will actually appreciate it than live peacefully in a country where many people seem to have forgotten the cost of freedom.
541805
You do realize that it is Congress who has to pass the right to go to war right? I mean all the president is, is the congresses scape goat you should really do some studing before pointing fingers.
334684
Yes. And if you doubt that answer, ask people the following questions:\n\n1. What 5 rights are guaranteed by the 1st amendment (Speech, religion, petition the government, assemble, and press).\n\n2. What does the 10th amendment say?\n\nI doubt most people could get one right, much less two.
647541
Good question...I modified a bit to current times.  BTW - I realize this is for homework, but I thought it fun anyway.\n\nAmendment 1: Congress shall pass no law prohibiiting a reasonable establishment of religion, restricting a public voice offering opinion except in the case of sedition, preventing the gathering of people to voice said opinion or any other provided reasonable safety be held, nor restricting the press to publish opinion apart from matters that severely address the safety of the nation as a whole, or the call upon the government to address the grievences of the people.\n\nAmendment 2\nArms shall be held in the case of a standing militia recognized by the government of the United States.\n\nAmendment 3\nQuartering of troops shall not be forced unless law has been passed and the owner has been notified.\n\nAmendment 4\nSearches of persons and properties shall be conducted only when the person or owner of said property is well notiifed and informed.  Seizures of properties shall have reasonable consent from the court and written notice given to the owner or location of said property defining to what property is to be seized.
69277
Not at this time.  In the past, several methods generally lumped under the name "The Draft" have been used to conscript service during times of war.
366513
he's the president but whatever he decides has to be passed by congress. like him declaring war had to be passed by congress.  \n\ni do not believe in this war with iraq but i suport the soldiers there.
131952
I'm sure they do but they have to act according to the rules. I would suggest that your husband contact his Senator or Congressperson to make representations on your behalf. This can be effective especially if he is a registered voter.\n\nBest wishes to you and your family and I hope you are reunited as soon as possible.
1152293
The Bill of Rights grant any American citizen to say what ever he wants about the country.  However, threatening the country or their leaders could rightfully lead to being shot in the face
1000015
I agree with all you have said.\nIf individuals living in the country made a conscious effort to make their country a better place peace would reign.\nIf the president sat back and went along with the wishes of some of the people America would suffer more than 911.\nFor a country to retain their freedom they have to have a good strong military and people who abide by the laws of the country wether they like them or not.