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Originally posted by suijurisfreeman,
Has anyone actually read the Bill of Rights of your State's Constitution? What is the purpose of that Bill of Rights?
The following is a brief quote from Kentucky's Bill of Rights:
Section 1: "All men are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain and inalienable rights ....."
First: "The right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties."
Fifth: "The right of acquiring and protecting property."
Seventh: "The right to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State ...."
Section 2: "Absolute and arbitrary power over the lives, liberty and property of freemen exists nowhere in a republic, not even in the largest majority."
Section 26: "To guard against transgression of the high powers which we have delegated, We Declare that every thing in this Bill of Rights is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate; and all laws contrary thereto, or contrary to this Constitution, shall be void." |
Alrighty, lets tackle this one :)
> If the statement, "All men are, by nature, free and equal...." is true, then exactly what is a certain right? An inalienable right?
its obvious it isnt true though.
rights were well covered in anohter thread on here, theyre just what are granted by society. There is nothing inalienable about rights I'm afraid.
> If "absolute and arbitrary power over the lives, liberty and property of freemen exists nowhere in a republic" can the majority lawfully compell anyone to do anything?
but that isnt so of America. Think prisons. Can the majority lawfully compel... yes, clearly, the law says they can, thus it is lawful. By definition.
> "We Declare that every thing in this Bill of Rights is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate...." Does every thing actually mean everything listed in that Bill of Rights?
I guess
> "Forever", how long is forever?
until someone decides otherwise - which will be in no time at all. Its always the way I'm afraid.
> "Inviolate", exactly what does that mean?
nothing. It sounds like a good intention, but not really realistic.
> "and all laws contrary thereto, or contrary to this Constitution, shall be void."
they wont in fact. Law just doesnt work like that. Look at the situation today to see that.
> If any law violates the Bill of Rights and/or Constitution, are you obligated to obey/follow that law?
fraid so.
> If you are an advocate of "government", exactly what is the basis, foundation of that "social compact"?
i suppose it would vary from one person to another, but I guess desire for the maximum good for the most people would inevitably lead to government. I'm sure there re many other reasons people choose too... including probably the main one, 'er...'.
Regards, Lava!