THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

(sections protecting civil rights of cannabis growers)

Commentaries are added by C.A.M.P. to explain the proper use of the law

Preamble 

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

[The Constitution is established to protect the rights of the citizens by making guidelines for government.]

[Domestic Tranquility is peace in your home. The Blessings of Liberty are your human rights, i.e. life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.]

Section 8 - Powers of Congress

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

...To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

[The Constitution establishes the authority of the Congress, so the laws passed by congress must be in accordance with the general

                   Welfare of the United States, i.e. the people, and the defense of the country.]

Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791. 

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

[Moral issues regarding personal preferences of lifestyle or culture are not to be decided by lawmakers in Congress.]

Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure. Ratified 12/15/1791.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

[No one can be lawfully searched or have their property or themselves seized without substantial justification of suspicion of a crime.]

[If you are not violating someone else's rights, or threatening to violate someone's rights, there is no reason you should be searched.]

Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified 12/15/1791.

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life and limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

[You will not be deprived of life, freedom, or property without proper process of law. (The Constitution must be upheld.)]

Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses. Ratified 12/15/1791.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

[Any one accused of a crime will get a clear explanation as to what the charge is, why they were accused, and be confronted by the

                   persons who are accusing them. (This right is often violated when a search is conducted based on suspicion or anonymous tip)]

Amendment 8 - Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Ratified 12/15/1791.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

[No one will be subject to unjustified penalties or punishments. (Nearly every Marijuana law violates this right)]

Amendment 9 - Construction of Constitution. Ratified 12/15/1791.

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

[No rights listed in the Constitution (such as those of the Congress) will not be used to deprive citizens of any other rights.]

Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People. Ratified 12/15/1791.

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

[Any authority not given by the Constitution to United States, and not restricted from the States, is reserved to be handled by the States     

                   or the people. (Rights protected under the Constitution will not be violated by state laws or by individuals)]

Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights. Ratified 7/9/1868. 

1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

[Laws will not be made or enforced which overthrow the privileges and security of citizens of the U.S.]

[States will not take away anyones life, freedom, or property without proper lawful justice, or deny anyone equal protection.]                            

                        (This is the primary fundamental right that is violated by marijuana prohibition, which is prejudicial and unconstitutional.)

[Any public official, who is sworn to protect and defend the Constitution, who has taken part in rebellion against the country, 

                        will not remain in their office, when removed by a two thirds vote in each house. (Undermining the constitutional rights of citizens is rebellion)]