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They didn't invade

that was a direct attack on a non fortified civilian target. That target was also the financial heart of the United States so there was a bit of symbology as well.

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.

The so called "free speech zones" was also a violation enumerated by the Bush administration. While the use of fear was the justification, the people were denied the right to peaceably assemble where their representatives could hear them and allow for the petition of redress.

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.

This was violated. Warrantless taps of ANY kind are a direct violation of the 4th amendment of the Constitution.

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.

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/09/AR2005090900772.html]Directly conflicts with a[/url] still valid amendment to the constitution.

So yes, the constitution has been violated.

Posted by: Linux User 147560   Posted on: 10/16/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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