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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars
I believe that every citizen has the right to say whatever they want. As soon as you allow the federal gov't to impose ANY restrictions on speech, you have given them too much power. Why does that have to be ambiguous? Times change, but that should not. I think of the Constitution as something that transcends society. Just because society changes, I do not think the Constitution should be interpreted differently. I agree that the Constitution shouldn't be used as a laundry list of rules. It should only be used for those VERY FEW instances where an ABSOLUTE law is necessary, to protect the people from the gov't -- like free speech. All other laws should be derived from state statutes.
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Certain rights (e.g., the freedom of speech and freedom of the press) do in fact
almost rise to the level of absolute rights. But, even they are and should be subject to limitations. For example, the freedom of speech does not protect people who scream "Fire" in a crowded theater (unless there is a fire) and cause others to be trampled to death. The right to bear arms is also limited. For example, "arms" do not include nuclear weapons, tanks, heavy machine-guns, etc.
Good fun......I love how we can disagree and respect each other's opinions. It's so nice to talk with smart people that can debate things without getting into yelling matches. So thanks GDAS.