Civil Rights Teams
By: David Deschesne
Editor/Publisher, Fort Fairfield Journal
October 25, 2017
Civil Rights Teams are ubiquitous in today’s public school setting, but do the students who participate on those teams really know what their rights are, where they’re enumerated, or how to exercise them and why? It’s doubtful.
From what I understand about public school “Civil Rights Teams” they have redefined “rights” to mean being free from being called a bad name, free to be a sexual deviant, or even to “identify” with a gender that is not your own. They also campaign against bullying. But, are these really the rights that built the most powerful and prosperous nation in the history of the world (before the bankers indebted us to a debt-based currency to the tune of $20+ trillion, but that is another story).
Let’s first examine the rights Civil Rights Teams purport to be the pinnacle of a free society, then I’ll go down the actual list of real rights we’re all supposed to have.
First, Civil Rights Teams don’t want anyone to be called a name that is offensive, or “bad.” Sorry, got a news flash for you, that’s been going on ever since mankind developed language and it isn’t going to stop now. While I don’t condone ad hominem attacks (name calling), I think the real lesson is in how to ignore, brush off or hit the delete key when one happens. Not everybody is going to like everybody else. Be the best person you can be and ignore those who attempt to bring you down to their level by name calling. The world dreamt up by social engineers where everybody likes everybody else is an illusion— a noble goal, but an illusion nonetheless. Because in order to enforce that right, it would have to be at the expense of somebody else’s right to their own opinions, ideas and speech in general.
Second, sexual deviancy is not a right, it’s a personal choice. What two consenting adults do in the privacy of their bedroom is their business, but those in the rest of society who disagree with that lifestyle shouldn’t be pressured into accepting it under government coercion. For example, when Maine authorized homosexual marriages, they in effect stamped the approval of all of Maine’s inhabitants onto that act even if there is a large segment of the population who hasn’t signed on. If sexual deviancy were to be elevated to a “right,” then it is at the expense of those who don’t want to be forced endorse that activity by having their de facto stamp of approval placed on it merely because they are members of the body politic who authorizes it under the color of law.
As for transgender, you have the right to think whatever you want, but that doesn’t change nature or your own biology. Social engineers in the media, entertainment industry, government and public schools have been working valiantly for years to disrupt and ultimately destroy the social mores and cohesion of this society. They want to divide us and have very clever ways of doing it. Who would have ever thought they would have been so successful at confusing the youth in something so basic and fundamental as what gender they are? These engineers are criminals, instituting a criminal activity against society. To claim a victim of this mind-assault has the right to be confused about their gender is to, at the same time, authorize those criminal social engineers with the rights to execute that psychological warfare campaign against us. The right to mind-screw the public is no valid right, at all.
Finally, I saved the best “right” for last: the right to not be bullied. Excuse me, but public schools are run by the largest bullying organization in the world—government. Government confiscates money at threat of loss of property or imprisonment and then spends that money on, among other things, a public education system that perpetuates the social ideas previously mentioned at the expense of those taxpayers who don’t agree those ideas should be taught and legitimized. If you try to protest by withholding your tax payments, the government has no sense of humor and they will simply send uniformed officers to arrest you, take your house, liquidate your assets and absorb you into their prison system. And we are relying on that institutionalized bullying system to teach kids not to bully?
Now, I’ll discuss the rights we really have that have been enumerated in a body of law called the U.S. Constitution, specifically the first ten amendments to the Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
Before I go into those rights, I want to mention that these rights come to us from our Creator, God, not government. All the Bill of Rights did was enumerate, or list, those rights and put the government on notice that we have them and claim them. Now, here’s an analysis of each of those rights. Civil Rights Team members should pay close attention here because this will likely be the first time they ever heard of these lawful rights. You will notice there’s nothing about sexual deviancy or gender confusion in any of them, but there’s plenty of talk about bullying—that is, the government is prohibited from bullying the people because the people have more power and authority over their lives than the government does.
1st Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting the 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 to peacefully assemble; and to petition the Government for redress of grievances.
There’s a lot going on in this amendment so let me break it down for you.
Religion: The Congress cannot make a law that sets up an established state religion and require everyone to adhere to it. At the same time, they cannot prohibit the free exercise of religion. This is not the “separation of church and state” being bandied about by atheists. That phrase is from a letter of Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Association promising the government would not interfere with their religious beliefs or affairs.
Freedom of Speech: Congress cannot pass a law that makes the free expression of ideas illegal no matter how offensive those ideas may be. This freedom, however, does not extend to speech that would cause direct and immediate physical harm to another. For example, you cannot falsely yell “fire” in a crowded theater because the ensuing mob to exit could cause undue injury to others. Freedom of speech also does not give permission to slander other people’s reputations.
Press: Like freedom of speech the Press, which today would encompass print and online sources, cannot be licensed or regulated under this law. Sorry about that radio and TV broadcasters, Congress licenses the airwaves so you have to operate within the confines of their rules.
Peaceably assemble: Congress cannot pass a law that restricts the people’s ability to gather together in peaceful protest. This right negates all “No Protest Zones” because all of these rights are also guaranteed at the state and local level, too. Now, the communist agitators who want to destroy the country have adopted the tactic of infiltrating peaceful protests with paid actors to run around beating, burning, smashing and stealing to make these peaceful protests look bad, but that’s another story.
Redress of grievances: This is a fancy way of saying Congress cannot pass a law that prohibits us from telling them we have a problem, and demanding they fix it. While Congress never passed a law to that effect, they simply ignore us when we do complain. They only listen to corporate bosses with pockets full of money to throw their way. Again, another story.
Second Amendment
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.
This is a politically charged right if there ever was one. First, it should be noted that “militia” is not a dirty word. In both federal and state law, the militia is defined as all able-bodied men and women between the ages of 18 and 45 years of age. “All” means “all.” The reason a militia is “necessary to the security of a free state” is the citizenry have to be armed in order to protect themselves from a governmental system that always tries to exploit them, steal from them and take away their rights. This amendment says this right shall not be infringed; or, said another way, no law can be passed that takes it away in any way, shape, or form. But, communist agitators are working diligently on convincing us to voluntarily give up this right, too, so they can have their way with us once we’re disarmed.
Third Amendment
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.
Said simply, the government can’t use private homes to house soldiers in times of peace without the owners’ permission and if in times of war, there has to be legal guidelines in place on how that is to be done. This amendment was written way before we had the kind of organized military that we do now, so it is unlikely that we’ll see the need to house troops in people’s homes any time soon. But, should that time come, this amendment regulates it.
Fourth Amendment
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 is our right to not be subjected to searches on the whim of a police officer. We do not have to allow police to search our vehicles, clothing, homes or even personal electronic devices unless they have a warrant. They will always ask if they can search your vehicle or home, but it’s wise to not give them permission. They have to get a warrant by convincing a judge, under oath or affirmation, that they think there is some illegal activity going on and what they believe they will find. A busted taillight is not “probable cause” for a drug search. But, so many people give up that right on a daily basis. Perhaps our “Civil Rights Teams” should be working on teaching this right a little more diligently.
Fifth Amendment
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; no 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.
There’s a lot going on in this amendment, too. It essentially says a person cannot be tried for a serious crime without first having a Grand Jury determine there’s enough evidence of a crime to move forward with a trial. This rule does not apply to the military, since they have their own legal codes. This also says a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice and cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself. In other words, when you’re arrested: shut your mouth and don’t say anything. The police cannot legally make you say anything that they can use against you in court. Also, private property cannot be taken for public use unless it is first purchased at fair market value.
Sixth Amendment
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 where in 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 defense.
Said simply, there can be no secret trials, trials are to be in front of an impartial jury, and a person being tried has the right to see who is accusing him and to cross-examine.
Seventh Amendment
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of a 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.
This right gives all the power in determining guilt or innocence to the jury—not the government. And the jury’s verdict supersedes any whim of a government judge or officer. This is called “Jury Nullification” and can be used to shut down bad laws that government passes, but the people don’t like. Government-run schools aren’t too excited about teaching this right to the future electorate.
Eighth Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
This wording speaks for itself, I have nothing to add.
Ninth Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Simply said, just because there are rights listed here, doesn’t mean the people don’t also have other rights that didn’t get listed.
Tenth Amendment
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.
In other words, if the Constitution didn’t delegate a power to the U.S. Government (see U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Sec. 8 for this list of powers) and it doesn’t prohibit the States from exercising a particular power, than that power belongs to the States and the people within those States—not the U.S. government.
Now, I’ve given some well-meaning, but politically-naïve Civil Rights Team members some things to consider. Wouldn’t you say these rights are more important than those trivial sexual-innuendo rights being promulgated by social engineers? If we’re going to keep these rights, we first have to know them, then belligerently claim them as our own.
