I have the right to bear arms, but have the responsibilty not to shoot my neighbor. I have the right to free speech.......can I use it however I want regardless of the popularity of my stance?
2007-03-03 01:08:56 · 12 answers · asked by CrazyFarmer 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
At least according to most Supreme Court Justices
you cannot yell "fire" in a crowded theater unless
there actually is one, as the resulting stampede
may cause death and injury.
So, unless you are a "Hugo Black" style jurist,
the freedom of speech in the constitution is not
absolute.
That being said, yes, the 1st amendment is
specifically there to allow you to state your
unpopular opinions. Unpopular opinions have
this nasty habit of becoming popular after awhile.
That's how society changes. One reason the
Constitution has done so well is that it allows
the society underneath it to change.
2007-03-03 01:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rights are bound by resposabilities. Like having the right to bear arms, but having the resposability to follow the law (not shooting your nieghbour would be good). The right to free speech s bound by the reponsability to allow others that same right, not to use that right to intimidate, defame others etc. Your right to freedom of religion (in my opinion at least) is bound by your responsability to accept and allow others to practice thier own religion, and not to discriminated against them on those grounds.
So you have your rights, and your responabilities are usually provide for by law.
I suppose your right to food, shelter aren't bound by any responsabilities.
2007-03-03 01:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by ...hello? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like another person looking for someone to do their homework for them.
All rights have responsibilities and limits.
You cant yell "fire" in a crowded theater. And the right to move your fist ends before the other persons nose.
It has nothing to do with popularity.
2007-03-03 01:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 5th amendment... The right to keep your trap shut and stay out of trouble!
2007-03-03 01:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Moon Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All rights should come with responsibility but not everyone practises that and some people feel that "inaliable" means "consequence-free".
2007-03-03 01:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jez 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although you can use your right to free speech, you do not have the right to slander others. So, no...there is responsiblity attached to each "right" given. (my opinion)
2007-03-03 01:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right on !
2007-03-03 01:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by IT'S JUST ME ! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 4th amendment requires nothing from the citizen other than vigilance, it's a pity bush killed it
2007-03-03 01:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stand somewhere busy and shout that you love President Bush, see what happens
2007-03-03 01:13:05 · answer #9 · answered by ♠ Merlin ♠ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definetely
2007-03-03 01:10:43 · answer #10 · answered by Stunt M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋