Do our rights come with a responsibility?

[Wry Catcher]

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

 

[Sallow]

Absolutely.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

<snip>
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you &#8212; ask what you can do for your country.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

"Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You"

 

[mudwhistle]

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

That goes without saying.

 

[mudwhistle]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

 

[tjvh]

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

Don't we have criminal Laws to address criminal behavior? Yes, we do. I'd suggest Law abiding citizens are being abused when people attack their Freedoms by irresponsibly circumventing the Constitution altogether.

 

[Wry Catcher]

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

Don't we have criminal Laws to address criminal behavior? Yes, we do. I'd suggest Law abiding citizens are being abused when people attack their Freedoms by irresponsibly circumventing the Constitution altogether.

Maybe an example or two would provide a clearer understanding of what you mean.

 

[Wry Catcher]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

What laws are those?

 

[bripat9643]

Absolutely.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

<snip>
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

"Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You"

"Simple" is correct. Simple ideas for simpletons.

Government has no authority to demand "sacrifices" from its citizens.

 

[bripat9643]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

What laws are those?

And that's what is so sad, these knuckle draggers repeat these insane remarks and when challenged to provide a legit argument to support that claim, all you get is the sound of crickets.

How about the law that says Obama can't appoint cabinet members without the advice and consent of the senate?

 

[Sallow]

Absolutely.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

<snip>
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

"Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You"

"Simple" is correct. Simple ideas for simpletons.

Government has no authority to demand "sacrifices" from its citizens.

^Gotta love it.

This is a government, by the people and for the people.

It doesn't stay that way unless people are involved.

 

[Mr Natural]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

Which laws?

 

[bripat9643]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

What laws are those?

How about the law that says Obama can't appoint cabinet members without the advice and consent of the senate?

Also the law that says government will not infringe on your right to practice your religion.

 

[Wry Catcher]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

What laws are those?

How about the law that says Obama can't appoint cabinet members without the advice and consent of the senate?

You really need to read our Constitution.

Also the law that says government will not infringe on your right to practice your religion.

So, if you had your way the sacrifice of young virgins would be a right, correct?

 

[BreezeWood]

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

Do our rights come with a responsibility?

THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

(Preamble)

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

do ordain and establish this Constitution


well, the Constitution does not specifically say just how the Constitution should be administered, just that it is ordained and established ... "in Order to", that must be where the rights may be abused and where Responsibility becomes inherent.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

The people have the responsibility to understand that no right is absolute, that the state is empowered to restrict or preempt a right given a compelling governmental interest, and that it is the responsibility of each citizen to safeguard his rights by seeking relief in court when he determines his rights have been violated.

Can the rights given us by our Constitution be abused and do we have a duty to enjoy our rights responsibly?

Don't we have criminal Laws to address criminal behavior? Yes, we do. I'd suggest Law abiding citizens are being abused when people attack their Freedoms by irresponsibly circumventing the Constitution altogether.

Constitutional restrictions apply to lawmaking entities only; if you believe the people, through their elected representatives, are enacting measures offensive to the Constitution, either work within the legislative process to have such a measure repealed or seek that law&#8217;s invalidation in the courts.

 

[bripat9643]

The people have the responsibility to understand that no right is absolute, that the state is empowered to restrict or preempt a right given a compelling governmental interest, and that it is the responsibility of each citizen to safeguard his rights by seeking relief in court when he determines his rights have been violated.

Horseshit. Where does the Constitution say that a "governmental interest" can trump any right?

 

[hjmick]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

What laws are those?

Murder?

Abdulrahman al-Awlaki, an American citizen targeted without due process, without trial, and he was a minor.

How Team Obama Justifies the Killing of a 16-Year-Old American - Conor Friedersdorf - The Atlantic

Abdulrahman al-Aulaqi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[bripat9643]

How about the law that says Obama can't appoint cabinet members without the advice and consent of the senate?

You really need to read our Constitution.

Where does it say that Obama can appoint cabinet members without the advice and consent of the Senate?

Also the law that says government will not infringe on your right to practice your religion.

So, if you had your way the sacrifice of young virgins would be a right, correct?

No one has a right to commit murder. We are talking about forcing religious institutions to supply birth control to their employees. That's a clear violation of the First Amendment.

 

[bripat9643]

Seems like only Obama and his administration has a right to ignore laws.

What laws are those?

Murder?

Abdulrahman al-Awlaki, an American citizen targeted without due process, without trial, and he was a minor.

How Team Obama Justifies the Killing of a 16-Year-Old American - Conor Friedersdorf - The Atlantic

Abdulrahman al-Aulaqi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good one!

 

[GuyPinestra]

I can't answer your poll because your first 2 options are not mutually exclusive.

Option 3 is reserved for the Executive branch...