Christine O’Donnell’s Gaffe
Christine O’Donnell is running for the Senate in Delaware and unfortunately, had a major gaff in her debate with Chris Coons. While responding to her opponent’s remarks; She asked the question “Where in the Constitution is separation of church and state? This caused derisive laughter among the audience of law students.
Although technically she is right- those exact words aren’t in the First Amendment; she gave the Democrats and the liberal media something an excuse to become snarky and condescending about her question. And she really didn’t need to get into this issue; so she went out of her way to step in poo on this one.
Delaware is a liberal state which had the chance with Mike Castle to add another Republican to the Senate. But blowhards like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity liked the unqualified O’Donnell’s talking points and pushed for her on their radio shows. Now they, along with Sarah Palin and many true believers in the Tea Party movement must take the blame if the Senate goes Democrat by only one vote.
But, would I vote for Christine O’Donnell if I was a Delaware resident? Yes, I would hold my nose and vote for her; mainly because she isn’t a Democrat.
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Here are the first ten Amendments to the Constitution for your reading pleasure. These are essentially the Bill of Rights– without the Preamble. When you read these Amendments you should be reminded about just how marvelous a thinker that James Madison was. And how lucky we Americans were to have him on our side.
The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
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.
Amendment II
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.
Amendment III
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.
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.
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 offence 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.
Amendment VI
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 wherein 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 defence.
Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
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.
Cable News Bias
I watched cable news last night and paid attention to what the talking heads said about Christine O’Donnell. Here is what I discovered:
- Conservative Fox News said nary a word about the subject with the exception of Sean Hannity, who gave a vague reference to O’Donnell doing well in the debate!?
- Liberal CNN and MSNBC spent nearly half of their time on the O’Donnell / Coons debate. Many of their thoughts about the first amendment; even by their so called constitutional experts were wrong—at least in my opinion. I wish that they could keep in mind that Madison wrote the Bill of Rights in order to limit federal power and for not for personal rights. Knowing Madison’s intention clarifies the meaning of the Bill of Rights
- CNN and MSNBC frequently criticize Republicans such as O’Donnell and Sharron Angle while ignoring Democratic oddballs such as Alan Grayson and Alvin Greene; Fox does the opposite.
- CNN, MSNBC along with the major networks don’t seem to care that Obama can’t quote the Declaration of Independence properly. They would rather spend their time criticising conservatives and Republicans.
By the way Fox News absolutely destroys their cable competition.
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