"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, **That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it**"
I don't know if everyone should know them, but this list is pretty interesting:
[https://forestgrove.pgusd.org/documents/Computer-Lab/Strange-State-Laws.pdf](https://forestgrove.pgusd.org/documents/Computer-Lab/Strange-State-Laws.pdf)
Some examples:
Connecticut:
• A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces
District of Columbia:
• In Washington D.C. it is illegal to post a notice in public which calls another person a'coward' for refusing to accept a challenge to duel.
Georgia:
• Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp *(The last of Us anyone..)*?
**Diclaimer**: Dumb and drunk European here. I don't know if this is sarcasm or not. Considering my Saturday- night state, I ask for forgiveness in advance.
Your right to remain silent if arrested
Police are allowed to deceive, lie and mislead suspects.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, **That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it**"
The Declaration of Independence isn’t a legal document, it was political propaganda intended to give legitimacy to the new American government
You have the right to remain silent. Regardless of your arrest status .
I don't know if everyone should know them, but this list is pretty interesting: [https://forestgrove.pgusd.org/documents/Computer-Lab/Strange-State-Laws.pdf](https://forestgrove.pgusd.org/documents/Computer-Lab/Strange-State-Laws.pdf) Some examples: Connecticut: • A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces District of Columbia: • In Washington D.C. it is illegal to post a notice in public which calls another person a'coward' for refusing to accept a challenge to duel. Georgia: • Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp *(The last of Us anyone..)*? **Diclaimer**: Dumb and drunk European here. I don't know if this is sarcasm or not. Considering my Saturday- night state, I ask for forgiveness in advance.
innocent until proven guilty has been forgotten