A SUMMARY OF |
THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO |
The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BILL OF RIGHTS |
1.
ABOLITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY (EXCESSIVE PROPERTY TAXES) |
Article [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 to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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2. HEAVY PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAX |
Article [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 |
3. ABOLITION OF ALL RIGHTS OF INHERITANCE | Article [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. |
4. CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY OF ALL EMIGRANTS AND REBELS | Article [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. |
5. CENTRAL BANK |
Article [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 offence 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 prw; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
6. GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION |
Article [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 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. |
7. GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP OF FACTORIES AND AGRICULTURE | Article [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 re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. |
8. GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
LABOR | Article [VIII.] Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. |
9. CORPORATE FARMS, REGIONAL PLANNING ( ZONNING) |
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[IX.] The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. |
10. GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF EDUCATION | Article [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. |
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