Rights in American have become a hot topic. This book presents a rational look at the concepts of freedom and rights as experienced in the American culture. From a historical understanding of the terms freedom and rights, and their application to the human condition, the author reviews the historical and philosophical nature of freedom and rights and apply them to the journey of the American experiment beginning with the early English settlements through to the current system as created by our Founders. This book was written to help persuade the average citizen to review and reassess the wisdom of the Founders as they ventured to create a country and governing structure different from any existing at the time of their rebellion. In addition, it attempts to spur conversation about the current state of governance in the country and whether the path we are currently on is in in line with the vision of the Founders to keep the people free and their rights intact.