DISCLAIMER: Names and places have been changed to protect the innocent.
Today I was lucky enough to spend most of my day at the San Marco State Adult Detention Center. I was there supporting my son, George. Who now is a felon. Yes, gave birth to a felon. He’s working hard trying to make things right, and I just hope the punishment will fit the crime. The little shit!
While I was there, I got to visit with some really nice people. Some awfully strange people. During an in depth conversation with the bail bondsman, he asked me if I could name all my rights, from the Bill of Rights. Sure thing! I told him. As I started, I thought I was bad ass. I’m going to show this guy that I’m the bomb dot com. I rambled off Freedom of Speech, Right to Bear Arms, Right to Trial……crap! I know three out of ten. What the hell? I suck at this game. He started laughing. He told me, if you don’t remember anything from the Constitution, know your rights. Guess what? I know more than three of them now. Take a minute and see how many you know. How many did you get? Here they are summed up.
- Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, and Petition
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Conditions for quarters of soldiers
- Right of search and seizure regulated
- Provisons concerning prosecution
- Right to a speedy trial, witnesses, etc
- Right to a trial by a jury
- Excessive bail, cruel punishment
- Rule of construction of Constitution
- Rights of the State under Constitution
Trust me. Know them. 🙂 This leads me to a Monk Bill of Rights. I think it would be fun if every family had a set. So, here goes nothing. HAHA
- Freedom to use such words as shit, damn, and hell in case of emergency only
- Right sleep in on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays…especially Christmas
- If sleeping quarters are messy, you have the right to clean said quarter or move in with Grandma (I better check with her first)
- Right to eat cold cereal anytime of the day with or without crunch berries (this is my favorite one)
- Rule of NO CELL PHONE during family meals…..ever
- Excessive loud singing or crazy dancing is acceptable at any and all times
- Mom has the right to make up any rule with or without notice (pro of 9 months of pregnancy, and 5 deliveries)
- If you love them, let them sleep..ALWAYS
- Love each other unconditionally
- Smile and have fun (happy people are healthy people)
What are some your favorite family Bill of Rights? I want to hear what you came up with. Have you ever been to the Adult Detention Center? If you have, would you tell anyone? I hope you all have a safe evening. Carry on! 🙂
