04-27-2010, 09:23 AM
(04-27-2010, 09:17 AM)billy Wrote: then i believe some see it wrong, each and every amendment has the same weight in law. the 1st ten seem more important because collectively they are known as the bill of rights.the 4th amendment isn't the same one that was originally written either.
all amendments can be altered changed or dismissed by the inclusion of a new amendment superseding it. (all it needs is ratification)
interpretation of an amendment can also be be changed and has been on many occasions by the supreme court, the right to bare arms being one of them. freedom of the press being another with the advent of the pc.
the 1st ten do not nor have ever over ruled another amendment, they have no need to.
the right to bare arms, for instance doesn't over rule the law that sawn off shotguns are illegal to own in the united states.
both are separate laws within the first amendment. neither of which has any bearing on any other amendment such as the right to vote, etc.
now the law states if you can't account for you possessions and how you come to be able to afford them they can be taken from you (without a warrant) and frozen until you show proof of ownership and the origin of funds used in their purchase) with out said proof you lose your goods.
customs have the same power of seizure, mere ownership is not reason enough to stop the goods being taken from you.
so thats the 2nd and 4th amendment thats been dramatically changed.
