Freedom...?

Question

So..lots of 'law' and 'government' questions around here...

How do you define 'freedom'... especially if you live in America? (and religion..)

Do you think the government does a good job of protecting that right?

Is your definition of freedom a selfish one or a constitutional one?

''The freedom of speech and of the press, and the right of the people peaceably to assemble and consult for their common good, and to apply to the Government for redress of grievances, shall not be infringed.''2 In this form it went to the Senate, which rewrote it to read: ''That Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and consult for their common good, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.'

-Constitution of the USA.

Did you notice free speech was allowed for the common good of people, not the gossip and slander of people?

(Media..)

Sigh..does anyone else notice that stuff?

I believe, and have come to understand that 'seperation of church and state' means the State protects the church's rights, not that the State defends itself against the Church's rights.

Do you think the Constitution has changed a lot in terms of religion and it's rights?

Answer 1

I think that the freedom of religion and freedom of speech were perfect in their way until others started believing and enforcing that freedom of religion and speech only applied if you shared our views. Also on the opposite are those who believe freedom of religion means they are free to practice their own religion without coming into contact with any other religions (eg those who forbid crucifixes and headscarves) and those who believe freedom of speech means they can say whatever to whoever and who they offend or hurt or lie about has little to no value.

Answer 2

No, the right to assemble and consult for the common good. Speech and the press are free, not just for the common good, but for you to use as you will. The separation of church and state was put in place to allow for the freedom of all religions in the United States, and to allow reason and logic to guide the policies of government. Religion has no place in the governance of the United States, and it sickens me to watch religious groups slowly wear down, destroy and pervert what so many gave their lives for so long ago.

Answer 3

It's not the churches right to have it's slogan on my money. How about we put big A's on the money and say we are united under atheism does that sound like it's for the people or for a group of people?

Is it selfish that we allow this knowing that Jehovah's, Polytheists, Buddhists, Atheists, and many other even disagree with using symbols, idols, and slogans on money that have nothing to do with the country. Isn't that selfish.

Answer 4

I like what you said about freedom of speech, that is SO misinterpreted. We are free to say NICE things too, that freedom is not absolute either, try saying the word "bomb" in an airport, pretty soon, your feet will not be touching the ground, and you will not be having fun. Try cussing out the clerk at the Post Office, you WILL be escorted from the building, if you are lucky, you will not go to jail. Spewing ugliness is just stupid, and is not one of the rights we enjoy in this beautiful country.

To me, freedom is being allowed to make my life how I want it, my way may not be your way, but we can both do that.


Let Freedom Ring!!!

Answer 5

No