AMENDMENT IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
This amendment states that their may be other rights entitled to Americans that are not explicitly stated in the constitution, but should still be regarded as a basic right and not violated.
Media
This YouTube clip depicts senator Rick Santorum deflecting the use of medical marijuana under the 9th amendment and saying the government just has the right to say no because its bad. A report brings to light that if Americans have the right to choose their own doctors and medicine, than under the 9th amendment shouldn't they have the right to choose medical marijuana as a form of treatment for cancer?
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