That such a large number of Americans don't know their rights is a sure sign that we are on the road to no longer fighting to protect those rights! Once misunderstanding and complacency over our rights reaches a critical mass, you can be sure your government will exploit that, and regularly violate the liberties the Constitution gives to all of us.

DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN!

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