NCclimber 0 #176 August 21, 2007 That's all very interesting, but none of it sheds any light on the Bill of Rights codifying any God-given rights. While I disagree with you, I am trying to understand what you are saying. It seems that you have reached a conclusion on an inferred connection that lacks any direct connection. With all the letters and opinions written by our Founding Fathers, you'd think there would be at least one known instance of someone asserting that one of the purposes fo the Bill of Rights was to outline the "unalienable rights" expressed in the Declaration of Independence. There is a one connection tying those "unalienable rights" the BoR. It's in the Fifth Amendment, but that's not really what we're debating, is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piper17 1 #177 August 21, 2007 Evidently, you are unfamiliar with the writings of John Locke. I would suggest you read him. His writings influenced the Founding Fathers...including the rights of man and from where those rights came. You, apparently, have your mind made up and you are incapable or unwilling to make the connections."A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition"...Rudyard Kipling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #178 August 21, 2007 Quote Evidently, you are unfamiliar with the writings of John Locke.. You, apparently, have your mind made up and you are incapable or unwilling to make the connections. WOW It's like you didn't even read my previous post. Instead of showing a direct link, you resort to cheap shots. Impressive. With all the scholarship done on our constitution, you'd think there would be plenty of articles showing the very thing you assert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites