I have studied all law for over 10 years, and I was shocked to find out, we are supposed to be free!  The Ordinance of 1787 (1789, passed AGAIN under the new constitution) is also great founding law as is the constitution.  People are supposed to be adjudicated in common law.  This was nearly so universally known (Magna Carta!) that it barely gets a mention, but it is there.  The enabling acts of the period also mention the great Ordinance as being in force as a condition of a new state entering the union.  Common law is owner's dominion.  Government nor anyone else can take what is yours, due to the unalienable right of property.  Our governments today are disgusting, perverted scams against the rights of man!!!