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To: dcwusmc
The Declaration of Independence mentions life and liberty as inalienable. Both the 5th and the 14th amendments say that life, liberty and property may not be taken without due process. I have no argument with that.

Your other rights may be reasonably regulated if there is a compelling state interest to do so and the law passes the strict scrutiny test in the U.S. Supreme Court. Your right to free speech may be regulated if you use it to slander someone else -- they have rights also. A permit may be required before people are allowed to assemble to ensure the safety of others. You have a problem with that?

You're bordering an anarchy, my friend. Slow down.

590 posted on 03/23/2007 5:49:33 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: dcwusmc; robertpaulsen
If you read (with comprehension)

Here is where you lost Bobby.

He doesn't understand that we have individuals rights and has no clue what "shall not be infringed" means.

598 posted on 03/23/2007 6:30:26 AM PDT by Eaker (You were given the choice between war & dishonor. You chose dishonor & you will have war. -Churchill)
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To: robertpaulsen

And you are MORE than bordering on tyranny and socialism. I would FAR rather have too LITTLE government than too much. But then, I've mostly learned to be self-reliant and don't need to have someone take care of me... and WON'T pay to take care of someone else against my will.


653 posted on 03/23/2007 10:09:13 AM PDT by dcwusmc (We need to make government so small that it can be drowned in a bathtub.)
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