LiberalFINGER
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The Constitution of the United States should NEVER be used to limit ANY rights.
Interesting way to look at it...LiberalFINGER said:Our contitution is wired to give rights, not take away.
True... but it still made my point... The Constitution doesn't just GIVE rights... it can in some cases take things away. They took the freedom to choose out of paying your taxes.heyjoeo said:The 16th amendment mainly had to do with the fact that the Articles of Confederation had optional taxes. You can't have a government run off of donations, nobody will pay.
Another debate, but why is it that we were able to "run" for YEARS without it?Taxation is just a way to keep the government running so it can protect us.
I would argue that the Constitution was created to protect basic individual rights, but in so doing, it has to include some limitations on other rights.LiberalFINGER said:Our contitution is wired to give rights, not take away.
Excellent point BrianfPeople don't have a Constitutionally protected right, for example, to take away our freedom to peacefully assemble. So, it is essential to define what "rights" are, first of all. Then, if they are understood, there may be arguments that the Constitution cannot be used to restrict those rights.
Well... just remember most people don't know you as well as we do Bud....CSA_TX said:Excellent point Brianf
I have been trying to figure out why my right to keep and bear arms is continualy being infringed on.
Hoot said:The will of the people should have nothing to do with a constitutional amendment.
Hoot said:Should we change the constitution because society changes and a majority have differing attitudes?
Hoot said:When the Supreme Court makes a mistake, such as the 18th amendment, they repeal it, ( the 21st amendment) because no amendment should be part of the constitution that infringes upon the rights of the people.
Hoot said:You're quite right, but under the power of "judicial review," the USSC has the right to deem any federal law as unconstitutional...even laws passed by Congress and 2/3's of the states.
Hoot said:Believe me, if the USSC determines the "gay-marriage" amendment to be unconstitutional, it will never become part of the Constitution, or at the least, repealed.
Hoot said:For instance, it's supposed to be the job of Congress to determine the outcome of elections when neither side has a majority, yet the USSC usurped this right in the 2000 election.
Hoot said:The process is sufficiently difficult that if legislation finally results in an amendment, it may truly be considered to be the will of the people. <Fantasea
The will of the people should have nothing to do with a constitutional amendment.
Should we change the constitution because society changes and a majority have differing attitudes?
No...the constitution is the constitution...period.
Judicial bodies should never change law based on public opinion, but only on the interpretation of existing law.
When the Supreme Court makes a mistake, such as the 18th amendment, they repeal it, ( the 21st amendment) because no amendment should be part of the constitution that infringes upon the rights of the people.
This is precisely why there should never be a "gay-marriage" amendment to our US constitution. This takes away the rights of the people, therefore the USSC should neither condone it, nor condemn it, but leave it to the will of the people of the individual states.
Hoot
Fantasea said:In the matter of same-sex marriage, the people in eleven states who thus far had an opportunity to do so have spoken quite loudly, and with a single voice.
argexpat said:Yes, that irrational homophobia is rampant in America.
Fantasea said:Why is it OK for folks to lean to the left, if they choose, but not to the right, if they choose?
Fantasea said:I understand that until 1973, homosexuality was listed by the American Psychiatric Association as a mental disorder. At the 1973 meeting, by a show of hands by members in attendance, it was removed. This had to be the swiftest eradication a disease in history. Perhaps they could be encouraged to turn their attention to cancer.
Fantasea said:...marriage is defined as being between one man and one woman.
Fantasea said:...you could probably come up with a lengthy list of social and economic problems that could be solved or avoided by 'abstinance'.
argexpat said:I don't know what you're talking about here.
Your "sarcasm" lends me to think that you believe these psychiatrists were too swift in their decision to de-disease-ify homosexuality. C'mon Fantasea, don't beat around the bush, do you believe homosexuality is a disease?
Without using religious or moral rationals, tell me why I shouldn't be allowed to marry anyone I damn well please?
Yes, like the birth of GWBush.