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"Abortion on demand"

No, as the right to life is clearly enumerated.

" Homosexual marriage"

I don't see where the government is empowered to deal with marriage at all. It's a religious/personal issue that should be kept private. I also don't think there should be any privileges given to married people.

" Group marriage"

See above.

" Bestiality"

Unless it infringes on someone else's rights to life, liberty, or property, I don't see where the government has the power to stop something, however disgusting.

"Unlimited drug use"

Unless the government owns me, they have no legitimate power to stop me from hurting my body if I so choose. That being said, I am responsible for anything I do to someone under the influence of any drug I take, including the most popular drug alcohol.

" Theft"

This is ridiculous. The Constitution is empowered to protect private property. Theft is not a right.

" Shouting fire in a crowded theater"

If the theater is on fire, what's the problem?

"My point obviously is that "the people" through their elected legislators are NOT prevented by the Constitution from legislating to control, guide and restrict some of these "freedoms"."

Yes they are. The elected officials of either the state or federal governments are restricted in their powers by their respective Constitutions. Otherwise, it's mob rule and the Constitutions are meaningless parchment oddities.