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According to the Founders, unalienable rights belong to each person by virtue of the fact that man is made in God’s image, and is therefore endowed with certain attributes, powers, [[freedom]]s, and [[legal]] protections as part of his essence. These rights are thus inseparable -- or unalienable -- from each person individually and from the human race in general. They are a gift from the Creator and it is impossible for government to alter or nullify mankind’s divine inheritance. Except in extremely rare and limited circumstances, the unalienable rights of a particular individual, or the population at large, cannot be suspended, [[abrogate]]d, or diminished by government. When government does take action against a particular right, it may only do so to the extent necessary to address a genuine concern for [[public safety]]. (See "Legitimate Exceptions" below.) Unalienable rights automatically belong to each individual at the moment his or her life begins and continue throughout that person’s time on earth.
 
According to the Founders, unalienable rights belong to each person by virtue of the fact that man is made in God’s image, and is therefore endowed with certain attributes, powers, [[freedom]]s, and [[legal]] protections as part of his essence. These rights are thus inseparable -- or unalienable -- from each person individually and from the human race in general. They are a gift from the Creator and it is impossible for government to alter or nullify mankind’s divine inheritance. Except in extremely rare and limited circumstances, the unalienable rights of a particular individual, or the population at large, cannot be suspended, [[abrogate]]d, or diminished by government. When government does take action against a particular right, it may only do so to the extent necessary to address a genuine concern for [[public safety]]. (See "Legitimate Exceptions" below.) Unalienable rights automatically belong to each individual at the moment his or her life begins and continue throughout that person’s time on earth.
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An exhaustive list of the unalienable rights possessed by man would probably fill several volumes. However, at a minimum they include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The following items, derived from the American Bill of Rights, expand on these themes:
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An exhaustive list of the unalienable rights possessed by man would probably fill several volumes which is why the [[Founding Fathers]] included the [[Ninth Amendment]] in the [[Bill of Rights]]. The '''Ninth Amendment''' to the [[United States Constitution]] states:
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{{cquote|'''The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain [[Unalienable rights|rights]], shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.'''}}
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  1. To act in self-defense (personal, family, innocents, nation).
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  2. To own and carry weapons for self-defense and for ensuring that the nation remains free.
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  3. To own and control private property (land, money, personal items, intellectual property, etc.)
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  4. To earn a living and keep the fruit of one’s labor.
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  5. To freely migrate within the country or to leave the country.
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  6. To worship -- or not worship -- God in the manner one chooses.
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  7. To associate with -- or disassociate from -- any person or group.
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  8. To express any idea through print, voice, banner, or other media.
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  9. To be secure in one’s home, papers, and person against unwarranted searches and seizures (privacy).
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  10. To be advised of the charges, in the event of arrest.
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  11. To have a judge determine if the accused should be held for trial or for punishment.
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  12. To be tried by a jury of one’s peers and face one’s accuser, in the event of being charged with a crime.
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  13. To be tried by a jury of one’s peers, in the event of a suit in which the disputed amount is substantive.
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  14. To suffer no cruel or unusual punishment.
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  15. To establish, monitor, control, and petition our servant government to help secure the above rights.
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  16. To abolish said government, when it becomes destructive of these rights.
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However, at a minimum they include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The following items, derived from the American Bill of Rights, expand on these themes:
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1. To act in [[self-defense]] (personal, family, innocents, nation). ([[Second Amendment]])
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2. To own and carry [[weapon]]s ([[firearms]]) for self-defense and for ensuring that the nation remains [[free]].  ([[Second Amendment]])
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3. To own and control [[private property]] (land, [[money]], personal items, [[intellectual property]], etc.)
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4. To earn a living and keep the fruit of one’s labor.
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5. To freely [[migrate]] within the country or to leave the country.
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6. To worship -- or not worship -- God in the manner one chooses. ([[First Amendment]])
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7. To associate with -- or disassociate from -- any person or group.  ([[First Amendment]])
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8. To express any idea through print, voice, banner, or other media.  ([[First Amendment]])
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9. To be [[Fourth Amendment|secure in one’s home, papers, and person]] against un[[warrant]]ed searches and seizures ([[privacy]]).  ([[Fourth Amendment]])
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10. To be advised of the charges, in the event of arrest.
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11. To have a judge determine if the accused should be held for trial or for punishment.
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12. To be tried by a jury of one’s peers and face one’s accuser, in the event of being charged with a crime.
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13. To be tried by a jury of one’s peers, in the event of a suit in which the disputed amount is substantive.
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14. To suffer no cruel or unusual punishment.
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15. To establish, monitor, control, and petition our servant government to help secure the above rights.
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16. To abolish said government, when it becomes destructive of these rights.
     
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