M Dow got it exactly right. It is also interesting to note that James Madison, first signer of the constitution strongly opposed the Bill of Rights. This was not that he didn't believe in these rights, but felt the constitution was written in such a way the "Government" could make laws "Only" as specifically spelled out. The ability to infringe upon any of these rights covered under the B-Of-R was not spelled out. He felt that to list certain ones would leave the impression that those not so listed could be "Infringed". Guess he knew whereof he spoke huh. He capitulated & signed as he concluded this to be the only way the constitution would be ratified.

Miller/TN
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