OohPooPahDoo
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- May 11, 2011
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Why is the 2nd amendment the only absolute right in the bill of rights?
Limitations on other rights:
free speech - may not incite a riot, lie under oath, write fraudulent contracts, etc.
religion - religion may not be used as a justification for murder, theft, etc. - no matter what your religious belief is (human sacrifice - even consensual - is not legal)
5th amendment rights - you can't invoke them if you've been given immunity. Even if you don't want immunity - once a court has given you immunity from the charges you may no longer plead 5th.
Heck even double jeopardy perhaps isn't completely absolute - if the jury is tampered with in your favor (even if it isn't at your behest) - double jeopardy doesn't apply.
Why is the right to bear arms absolute? The founders wanted us to be able to have whatever armaments we want without registration or any government interference whatsoever. If I want to carry a bazooka into Wal Mart that's my Founder given right.
Limitations on other rights:
free speech - may not incite a riot, lie under oath, write fraudulent contracts, etc.
religion - religion may not be used as a justification for murder, theft, etc. - no matter what your religious belief is (human sacrifice - even consensual - is not legal)
5th amendment rights - you can't invoke them if you've been given immunity. Even if you don't want immunity - once a court has given you immunity from the charges you may no longer plead 5th.
Heck even double jeopardy perhaps isn't completely absolute - if the jury is tampered with in your favor (even if it isn't at your behest) - double jeopardy doesn't apply.
Why is the right to bear arms absolute? The founders wanted us to be able to have whatever armaments we want without registration or any government interference whatsoever. If I want to carry a bazooka into Wal Mart that's my Founder given right.
