hg, you say: For those of you not familiar with our American 'Amendments', ten of them were added to the U.S. Constitution to create our 'Bill of Rights'. Like math, one follows another, and one cannot be removed without negating the whole. The Bill of Rights is perfect.

That's not my understanding of the American Bill of Rights. There have been a number of modifications made on the Bill of Rights over the years, and a good many of the Rights are currently not honored. And I don't believe they are tied to each other in any way, except sequentially.

#1 (Congress shall make no law…) or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble Oh, yeah?

#3 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. This has been abrogated many times; commandeering a house or horses or vehicles is common in wartime.

#4 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. Well, it appears we're about to lose this one.

#6. 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. Tell that to a few hundred detainees.

#8 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Oh. Right.