"Obviously, the fact that the author can post this to public scrutiny, proves that we have not completely tossed the Bill of Rights out the window."

In the spirit of perpetual sarcasm, we should give thought to a re-write of the Bill of Rights. The modern America needs to have better definition as to what the original 10 Amendments should say in the year 2005. With this premise, this author shall try to create fuel for thought.

Here are some suggestions for the Bill of Rights '05. We will list the original Amendment, with the revised version following it:

AMENDMENT I

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.

BoR '05
Ones speech will be free of tax, however a regulatory fee may be collected; ones speech may be monitored at all times; the use of the "T" (terrorist) or "G" (God) word may be grounds for investigation; if you feel the need to file petition with the Government for redress of grievance, please direct all inquiries to The Dept. of Homeland Delusion, where they will be happy to reeducate you. Assembly by more than 5 people (other than places of employment) shall be considered a riot and dealt with as such.

AMENDMENT II

A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

BoR '05
The private ownership of firearms shall be deemed unnecessary. The Government shall be the only protection one needs.

AMENDMENT III

No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

BoR '05
If one is uncomfortable with military personnel taking up residence at ones home, please feel free to leave.

AMENDMENT IV

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.

BoR '05
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall be voided, and no warrants shall be needed upon which to enter or search said place or properties.

AMENDMENT V

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 or 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.

BoR '05
You shall answer to all agents of the government upon accusation; in cases arising when in actual war you may be held without due process; if you decide to not be a witness against oneself, you may be deemed guilty by decree; private property shall be taken with compensation as needed by agents of the government for uses to be decided.

AMENDMENT VI

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 defense.

BoR '05
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right of a public trial, by a jury of the State and in a location to insure speedy incarceration; you may, at the discretion of the courts, be informed of the nature and cause of accusation with properly compensated witnesses against him; any witnesses found to be favorable to the defendant shall be considered an accomplice.

AMENDMENT VII

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

BoR '05
The courts of the United States shall have final authority of all controversies of common law.

AMENDMENT VIII

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

BoR '05
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted, unless agents of the courts, are unable to extract an admission of guilt from the accused.

AMENDMENT IX

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

BoR '05
The enumeration in the Constitution, of the rights granted to you, shall not be construed to be retained by the people.

AMENDMENT X

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.

BoR '05
The powers delegated to the United States by the Constitution, are reserved to those in control.

Obviously, the fact that the author can post this to public scrutiny, proves that we have not completely tossed the Bill of Rights out the window. It does show that many of the decisions of the Supreme Court and bills or laws enacted by our officials, heavily tax the original intent of the Bill of Rights, in my not-so humble opinion.

Joe