About Eric Shangle Expertise I am able to answer questions about the US Government and it's budget cycle, military, manpower, and contracting.
Experience I spent 13 years in the US Navy as an officer. I have a defense-focused MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School emphasizing financial management and manpower.
Education/Credentials MBA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2005
M.A., Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, 2002
B.S., Ocean Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1997
Question what are the common myths regarding the bill of rights?
i only need one myth with little explanation.
Answer Niki,
I hope that the following myths are helpful. I don't know if they are generally regarded as myths or not. Either way, these are misconceptions that warrant further discussion.
"Myth - The United States Constitution does not guarantee a jury trial in a civil case.
Fact - The Seventh Amendment to the Constitution, a key component of the Bill of Rights, guarantees to all Americans the right to trial by jury in any controversy involving more than twenty dollars."
"Myth - Federal Law distinguishes between the organized militia (the National Guard) and the unorganized militia. The Second Amendment right to bear arms belongs to the organized or, to use its own words, "well regulated" militia.
Fact - The framers provide a response to this myth. A proposed Bill of Rights, in Roger Sherman's handwriting, would have provided for a militia for the states, but it had no guarantee that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." It was rejected. Instead, the broad language of what became the Second Amendment, with its command that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed," was adopted."
Please let me know if this information helps you out.
Eric
