Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Fundamental Difference Between US and UK

In UK, if you, as a subject of Her Majesty, the Queen, try to interfere with a criminal going about his criminal business, you can expect to be arrested and jailed.

In US, if you, as a free-born citizen (not a subject), with rights enumerated and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, try to interfere with a criminal going about his criminal business, you can expect to be asked sufficient questions by the police to ascertain that you are a law-abiding citizen, then you will be allowed to go on your way.

Presumption of Innocence vs. Presumption of Guilt. Treated as a free citizen istead of an enslaved subject.

Patrick Henry:

"Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!"

Um... got a bit carried away there at the end. Sorry about that.

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