Rules that keep a government from gaining too much power over its citizens. Rules that give us certain freedoms the the government cannot infringe on. This is why it should be followed and not be overrun by hungry lawyers writing laws to take away our religious freedom and the right to free speech, as well as our right to bear arms.
Notice it says "right". It does not say that you need to register or get permits.
I do and I got the print of it for my grandsons wall as I have given my family a copy of theBible sons daughter in laws It is a must to know what your rights is and I plan on giving guns when old enough LOL!!!! Maybe sooner than I think!!
I'm working on a better understanding of it. I'm taking the on-line course on the Constitution from Hillsdale College. It's very interesting so far. I've learned a couple of very valid points that I never would have learned on my own.
I have read it several times but still am not an expert by any means. We would all be better off if our elected officials and our current inept POTUS would abide by this great document that Thomas Jefferson and others wrote for our naton.
Notice it says "right". It does not say that you need to register or get permits.
I agree that most Americans, especially younger Americans, vote more as if for an American Idol candidate than the issues.