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Amendment # 8
Nov 30, 2007 | 11:53 AM
Category: Political
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8th Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.

~Key Definitions~
  • Excessive- 1-Beyond normal limits. 2- Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings.
  • Cruel- 1- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. 2-(of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain.
  • Pain- 1- A symptom of some physical hurt or disorder. 2- Emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid. 3- A somatic sensation of acute discomfort.
  • Suffering- 1- A state of acute pain. 2- Misery resulting from affliction. 3- Psychological suffering. 4- Feelings of mental or physical pain.
  • Unusual- 1- Not usual or common or ordinary. 2- Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. 3- Not commonly encountered.
  1. Why would the Founders of the Constitution Prohibit Excessive Bail and Fines?
  2. Why would a Civilized Society Prohibit the infliction of Cruel and Unusual punishment?

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For about thirty years I wandered, Searching for the real Tao everywhere. How many times did I see the trees Grow new branches and watch The old leaves fall? But at this moment, Seeing the peach blossoms, Suddenly, there are no more doubts. - Huang Shan-ku (1045–1105)

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