September 25, 1789- Lauryn McNair

On September 25, 1789, 12 amendments were proposed by the United States' congress. 10 of which are now the Bill of Rights. This is a pretty big deal. These 12 amendments don't give us, but protect the basic liberties of United States citizens. The inclusion of the Bill of Rights allows us to be free, independent (with some, or quite a few limits) bodies and gives us document that proves we're allowed to be these things. So yeah, I like it. Without it, so many marginalized groups throughout America wouldn't have achieved the success that allows more than was thought of when these 12 amendments were passed, to live freely. This has had a pretty large and arguably good influence on the world. A decent numbers of countries (like a lot), have modeled their Constitution after ours, or used it's ideas (such as the Bills of Rights) to fight for their own freedom and independence. I say arguably, because it's up for debate how good it is when we push our Constitution and principles down other countries' throats, but that's something for another day. It's also had a large influence on my existence. Again, without the guaranteed rights of freedom of speech and assembly, I most likely wouldn't  have all of the social and economic opportunities that I'm allowed through the large number of sacrifices and great utilization of these rights. Also, without them, I probably wouldn't be allowed to freely speak my mind about the government and other things powerful people really don't want to hear opposition to. Yes, I guess the Bill of Rights is pretty cool.