Can someone explain for people on the other side of the pond please?
The 3rd amendment prohibits the government from forcing you to quarter soldiers on your personal property. It was written in response to a common practice of the British army during the Revolutionary War.
The third amendment protects against forced quartering of soldiers in reaction to the British Quartering Acts, which required colonies to feed and house British soldiers. Of course the soldier in this case is (hopefully) not forcing himself into this house, but I think the humor more comes from the fact that we hardly think or talk about that amendment anymore (as opposed to the first, second, fifth, etc.)
Are you suggesting the relevance or application of the constitution has changed over time?
I fear you can get lynched for that kind of talk
Well no, I for one am thankful that the government cant just house people in my home. Its just not tested very often, its a good amendment.
