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Do you know your Constitutional rights? More importantly, do you know that there are two types of rights under the Constitution? If statistics are right, your answer to both of these questions is “no.” Sure, we all know about free speech and the right to bear arms (own guns). We might even know about the prohibition against cruel & unusual punishment and unreasonable search & seizure. Beyond that, most of us are woefully ignorant. We also have the right to be parents, but that is not the same type of right as the ones listed above. The Constitution lists about twenty specific rights that the government (state and federal) can not interfere with (mostly in the Bill of Rights). These are called “fundamental rights.” In the 9th and 10th Amendments, different types of rights are addressed. These rights are not specifically enumerated and are left to the states or retained by the people. These are called “non-fundamental rights,” or sometimes referred to as “implied” rights. A complex example of this is “private property rights.” You have a “non-fundamental” right to own property because that right is not listed in the Constitution. But, you have a “fundamental” right to due-process and/or just-compensation if continued on page 7.....
next day can be near hurricane. This year’s Lily Days celebration was very fortunate to have two days of great weather. Sixty kids turned out for the fishing derby at the Kid’s Pond and several of them caught their limit. On Sunday, members of the Shoshone Bannock tribes entertained young and old with traditional games for the youth, and dancing for everyone. While the overall turnout was down this year, several vendors reported having a great time serving customers. The Camas Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for making this an enjoyable event for everyone involved, and for serving an
excellent breakfast on Sunday morning. (a short video of some of the event will be posted at couriernews.webs.com) ----------------On Monday evening, a cold front moved through Southern Idaho with unusual ferocity. Both Highway 20 and 46 were closed for several hours due to damaged powerlines. Trees throughout the Magic Valley were damaged, and over 50,000 homes across Southern Idaho were without electricity during the night and much of Tuesday. Several range fires started up over the weekend near Hagerman and Bliss, but all were sufficiently controlled before the wind came through.
Richfield Outlaw Days Saturday, June 9th This Saturday, Richfield will hold their 57th Annual Outlaw Days
"Outlaw and Angels" For more information contact Lori Royal at (208) 731-2176, lroyal@magiclink.com, or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/#!/groups/102316376560123/