During the battle to ratify the US Constitution, many Americans worried that the founding document failed to list specific rights to be protected against government's tendency to abuse power. Thomas Jefferson gave voice to their concerns in a letter to James Madison: "A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth...and what no just government should refuse." Reluctant at first, Federalists agreed to add amendments protecting personal liberties. Madison along with several others, crafted a set of 10 Amendments, a "Bill of Rights," which were ratified December 15, 1781--114 years ago, today. These of course, constitute the first 10 Amendments to our Constitution.
These are historic days. Regardless of what the future holds, the strength of our Nation is demonstrated by the civility of our process. I pray the extremists on both sides of the isle, and their Citizen Groups, will take a breath and stop talking.
I am proud to be a citizen. God bless America.
Merry Xristos.
bN tGit
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