In Defense of Liberty

"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence — it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."

— George Washington

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."

— Ronald Reagan

"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government..."

— Patrick Henry

Foundational Pillars of Liberty

The Declaration of Independence (1776)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

The Bill of Rights (Amendments I - X)

Amendment I: Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Amendment II: The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.

Amendment III: Protection against the forced quartering of soldiers.

Amendment IV: Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Amendment V: Right to due process, protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.

Amendment VI: Right to a speedy, public jury trial and access to legal counsel.

Amendment VII: Right to a jury trial in civil cases according to common law.

Amendment VIII: Protection against excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishments.

Amendment IX: Enumeration of certain rights does not deny others retained by the people.

Amendment X: Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the States or people.