Bill Of Rights Argumentative Analysis

In the second episode in the Constitution USA documentaries, the Bill of Rights was the topic of choice. The Bill of Rights protects the rights of the people. It protects an individual from the government. It does not protect an individual from another. The rights in which the Bill of Rights protect however were not originally protected in the Constitution. This is due to the fact that the Bill of rights was not incorporated in the first draft of the constitution. One historian believed that the delegates were simple too tired, so the Bill of Rights was not written. Once sent to the states for ratification, the delegate knew they made a mistake. The people wanted their rights protected. Many states who ratified the constitution wanted the Bill of Rights. …show more content…
The freedom in question is given the benefit of the doubt. The Bill of Rights works because America as a whole values and upholds liberty and justice. Regardless of which right is in question, all Americas are entitled to the rights outlined by the Constitution. Everyone is entitled to a lawyer, or has the freedom to express ones opinion. Everyone has the right to a speedy trial, or the right to worship who they please. Some of these rights are controversial, and our four fathers knew that. Thomas Jefferson stated that there is a wall of separation between church and state. This idea is present today, but is often misunderstood. This does not mean complete and total separation of religion and democracy; it means that the nation and the courts must find a balance between religion and government. Balance is also needed when dealing with the minorities and the majorities. The rights of both the minorities and majorities matter. In cases where this becomes an issue, and in all other cases, interpretation of the Constitution is key. As time goes on interpretation of the constitution