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According to ‘Freedom of Religion,’ is one allowed to worship the Devil without being prosecuted?

Question by Mike: According to ‘Freedom of Religion,’ is one allowed to worship the Devil without being prosecuted?
This is just for history class; I’m curious as to what ‘Freedom of Religion’ is restricted to, considering that ‘Freedom of Speech’ is restricted. I mean, you can’t really run around the streets shouting “I love penis!” without getting in trouble.

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Answer by Brandi
As long as you are not infringing on the rights of others, and you don’t break any laws you are free to worship as you please.

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Posted on February 17, 2012 by , 1 comment

Global Laparoscopic Devices Market to Reach US$8.0 Billion by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Laparoscopic Devices Market to Reach US$ 8.0 Billion by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.











San Jose, California (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Follow us on LinkedIn – Owing to several benefits offered by laparoscopic procedures that include minimal incisions, lesser complications, lesser post-operative trauma, quicker recovery, lesser scarring, reduced hospital stay, and lower infection rates, laparoscopic procedures are gaining popularity among patients. Additionally, cost savings offered by laparoscopy for patients, hospitals and insurance companies also play a vital role in propelling growth the world over. Furthermore, laparoscopic procedures are making a significant contribution in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in various interventional medical disciplines. Besides their current indications, laparoscopic procedures are constantly being explored as an adjunct in other therapies for treating specific malignancies, including aortic and pelvic lymph node dissection, early cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Introduction of various tools such as improved imaging systems, multiple robotic devices, temperature-controlled devices, and surgical instruments that offer enhanced articulation and rotation are expected to expand the use of laparoscopic techniques in future.

Global Laparoscopic Devices market witnessed contraction in sales in recent years, as the frequency of elective surgeries including functional endoscopic sinus procedures and laparoscopic bariatric procedures declined owing to recession. Market growth slumped due to consequent cuts in capital equipment expenditure and the same was clearly mirrored in advanced hardware and video equipment markets. However, recovering from the recessionary effects, the market is projected to be driven by higher requirement for functional efficiency, enhanced utilization of hand-assisted devices that reduce injuries and increasing volume of laparoscopic obesity and weight loss procedures, particularly gastric banding. Growth in the market is also backed by increasing acceptance of latest equipment including an advancing array of devices for therapeutic bronchoscopy and single port laparoscopy for enhanced GI lesion detection.

As stated by the new market research report on Laparoscopic Devices, the US continues to remain the single largest regional market. Growth in the Asia-Pacific countries, including India and China, is expected to increase further driven by rising patient population, growing preference for minimally invasive procedures, and increased establishment of private-run hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Segment wise, Closure devices constitute the largest product segment. Fastest growth is projected to emerge from Gastric Band segment that is forecast to grow at a double-digit CAGR of about 14%. Increasing cases of obesity worldwide is driving volume of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedure. The LAGB procedure significantly reduces intake of food and subsequent fat absorption, with lesser critical complications when compared to the other popular procedures including gastric bypass surgery.

The laparoscopy/endoscopy market on the global front is consolidated. A small number of companies lead the global market, while the remaining marketplace constitutes research organizations, startup firms and small ventures. Major players profiled in the report include Allergan, Inc., Aesculap AG, Boston Scientific Corp., Cardinal Health, Inc., Covidien Ltd., Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG, Microline Surgical, Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Smith & Nephew, Inc., and STRYKER Corp.

The research report titled “Laparoscopic Devices: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. provides a comprehensive review of trends, issues, strategic industry activities, and profiles of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections (US$ Million) for product segments such as Laparoscopes; Trocars; Insufflation and Suction/ Irrigation Devices; Closure Devices; Hand Instruments; Direct Energy Devices; Gastric Band; Hand-Assist Devices; and Other Laparoscopic Devices, across geographic markets such as the US, Japan, Europe and Rest of World.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Laparoscopic_Devices_Market_Report.asp

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Posted on December 2, 2011 by , Reply

Is the Constitution to be changed and interpreted by the courts according to their own pleasure?

Question by Ningii-waabamaa Okemos: Is the Constitution to be changed and interpreted by the courts according to their own pleasure?
With Goowin Liu’s nomination to the Appeals Court and his interpretation of the Constitution as “should be bought up to time” is very troubling for me. Because my interpretation of the Constitution is that the Founding fathers envisioned changes in the future which is why they included the Amendment process and not Judicial Activism as both the right and left have done which in my mind has corrupted the legal system.

BTW, where are my people the Polynesians and Native Americans on this issue? Too much Kava,,,geez.

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Answer by Uncle Pennybags
It’s not supposed to be, but it often has been.

Example: The Kelo case actually changed words in the Constitution. The eminent domain clause in the 5th Amendment used to be for “public use.” But according to Kelo, land can be seized for the “public good.”

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Posted on July 18, 2011 by , 5 comments

“Constitution IQ” Highest in California, Arkansas Most Improved According to Annual Constitution Day Poll

“Constitution IQ” Highest in California, Arkansas Most Improved According to Annual Constitution Day Poll











Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 15, 2008

With the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution approaching on September 17th, Californians know a lot about the landmark document, according to a recent poll of 54,377 Americans by constitutionfacts.com.

While Americans in the South Atlantic region (DC, DE, GA, FL, MD, NC, VA and WV) scored higher than other regions, California led the country with the highest score on the annual constitutionfacts.com constitution day poll — averaging 8.406 — more than a full point above the national average and displacing West Virginia from the number-one ranking last year. The state showing the most improvement over 2007 was Arkansas climbing from a 6.826 average score to 7.629, surpassing the national average of 7.305 on a 10 point rating scale.

“Besides Math, English and other academic areas … probably the most important subject any of us should know is our country’s Constitution and our Constitutional rights, and it looks like Californians are scoring well in this area,” according to Keir Walton, publisher of the annual Constitution Day poll at constitutionfacts.com, a website dedicated to helping people understand the Constitution.

According to the poll, more than 81 percent of Americans knew that laws were made by Congress, 84 percent that criminals have the right to hear witnesses against them, and 79 percent that they have the right to invoke the 5th amendment to avoid self-incrimination.

The Constitution is considered remarkable because it has stood the test of time. It was written for a country with four million people. Now the U.S. is home to more than 300 million people, and there have only been 27 amendments to the Constitution — including the Bill of Rights — in 221 years

While Constitution IQ scores are surprisingly strong, an expanded poll of 32,983 Americans by constitutionfacts.com highlighted confusion between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Only 37 percent of Americans knew that the Constitution took effect in 1788, instead confusing it with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which occurred 12 years earlier in 1776.

Walton said that even educators are guilty of the mix-up. One time, he said, an elementary school teacher produced a play in which John Hancock signed the Constitution — even though Hancock signed the Declaration, not the Constitution. Also, a high school superintendent, during a graduation ceremony, said that the words “All men are created equal” appear in the Constitution. Actually, they appear in the Declaration of Independence.

Walton says he hopes that by providing a handy and accessible website containing copies of the country’s three main historical documents — the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation — myths and misinformation about these documents can be eradicated.

To find out your Constitution IQ, and see how you compare with others statewide and nationally, take the online poll at http://www.constitutionfacts.com.

The online, non-scientific poll of 54,377 Americans was conducted by constitutionfacts.com from August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008. Participants were evenly split between women (49.4%) and men (50.6%) with an average age of 30 years old. Regionally, South Atlantic had the highest average score of 7.55, followed closely by the New England region, averaging 7.49. Alarmingly, four of the U.S. regions — East North Central, East South Central, Mountain and West South Central dropped below the national average of 7.305 this year, up from two regions last year. Alaska had the highest percentage of perfect scores followed by DC, Mississippi, Hawaii, South Dakota, North Dakota, Illinois and Missouri. For more information on the poll, visit http://www.constitutionfacts.com

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Constitutional Knowledge Critical, According to Greg Lawson of Together We Stand and keepyourpay.com

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) September 7, 2005

With the passing of Chief Justice Rehnquist, our priority should be finding a justice who has the same degree of respect for the Constitution. It is because people are not familiar with the Constitution, that our rights are being eroded, according to Gregory Lawson of Together We Stand. He says another problem is the federal judiciary, which often chooses to subvert and undermine the Constitution, rather than to uphold it, as they swore an oath to do.    

Gregory says, “Our government routinely implements laws that are clearly not authorized by the Constitution. They can get away with it because 99% of Americans have never read the Constitution. Many of those that have, don’t really have a clear understanding of it”. He goes on to say that this is the reason for the bloated, intrusive system of government we find ourselves living under today.

Lawson can offer the following insights that should be of interest to all Americans:

1. How is it that Americans are so unfamiliar with the Constitution, and how can this be corrected.

2. Give a few examples of laws that we have which are in violation of the Constitution.

3. Why would the government make such laws?

4. Why is it important to appoint justices that strictly interpret the Constitution?

Lawson is also the author of a new E-book entitled, “The Declaration of Independence & The Constitution Explained”. This book is available, pre-release on his Website, for only $ 5.

For more information you can visit his Website at www.keepyourpay.com. If you would like to interview Gregory Lawson he can be contacted by calling 210-481-2195.

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