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To: robertpaulsen
Any natural right may be reasonably regulated by the government for the public good.

Not if that right is guaranteed by the Constitution. Sure, when an individual abuses his rights in a criminal fashion, then I believe he should be regulated. However, once he has done his time, paying his debt to society, and has been deemed fit to return to society, then all his rights and privileges should be restored.

Or do you think that your individual rights should take precedent, and screw everyone else?

That reads like a question a communist would ask. I believe that individual rights guaranteed by our Constitution takes precedent over any and all community concerns.

If the Constitution protects it, then all communities in the US are obligated to honor the Constitution. Any attempts to limit or remove Constitutional guarantees by communites are forbidden by the Constitution to do so. Anything short of an amendment to the Constitution guarantees that the protections contained within remain in full force without exception.

103 posted on 03/20/2007 7:39:53 PM PDT by takenoprisoner
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To: takenoprisoner
"Not if that right is guaranteed by the Constitution."

Speech is guaranteed, correct? Are you saying that speech cannot be regulated? C'mon. THINK!

"I believe that individual rights guaranteed by our Constitution takes precedent over any and all community concerns."

Don't forget the 9th amendment which guarantess ALL rights, not just those listed in amendments 1-8.

So, you're saying you should be allowed to do anything you want and we, as society, must protect your right to do anything you want. Now THAT'S the selfish attitude we're lookin' for!

153 posted on 03/21/2007 6:06:35 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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