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No, it's not. Pass a law against torture and then test its constitutionality.
Everything you think is mean is not unconstitutional.
Section 9 - Limits on Congress
The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.
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 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.
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.
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.
Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights. Ratified 7/9/1868. Note History
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.
Road rage is not unconstitutional.
He's right, of course.
He is beyond wrong! Scalia only follows his philosophy when it fits his needs, he tosses it out the window when it doesn't. He is a hack and horrible judge!
You want the Constitution to protect you when someone smashes in your car window to take your wallet, but you don't want it to protect you from government who thinks it can make you buy health insurance.
I really have no use for you, truth be told.
How many people has the government prosecuted for not buying health insurance?
scalia is a moron
Scalia: Constitution does not protect women against discrimination
If you suggested, back in 1868, that the 14th Amendment was intended to protect women from discrimination they would have laughed at you. If you suggested that the 14th Amendment was intended to give special rights to sodomites they would have thrown you in the loonie bin. The intent is not there despite the hysteria and wishful thinking on the left. Scalia is right.
scalia is a moron
And yet Congress appointed him a Supreme Court Justice and later made him the head of the Court.
Does that mean I get to proclaim Sotomeyer[sic] is a Racist?
He's right, of course.
How many people has the government prosecuted for not buying health insurance?
What are you... an idiot?
Nevermind.... stupid question
The Constitution provides no protection from being murdered.
I'm pretty sure nobody has ever used any legal document to (successfully) defend themselves from being murdered. But I suppose it's theoretically possible.
Just sayin...