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Based on the levels and types of violent crimes being committed today in the United States, is the Bill of Rights outdated and in need of revision? Why or why not?

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I do not believe that the Bill of Rights is outdated and in need of revision. Even with the violent crimes that our country is experiencing, I think the Bill of Rights was ahead of its time in creation. The Bill of Rights still protects our basic freedoms, and even the freedoms of those that are committing these violent crimes.

1. Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition: The bill of rights still protects us from having the right to free speech, press, religion and petition. Whenever these rights are challenged, the Courts seem to take the matter into serious account and ensure that we are ...

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