ex: the Patriot Act
while stripping away the rights of due process for ordinary, law-abiding Americans one obviously becomes a "Patriot" in supporting the Patriot Act, otherwise, why would it be named that?
What are some other Constitutional rights we can remove in the name of Patriotism?
2007-03-27 08:19:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
We can give up our freedom of speech and worship at the feet of George Bush. Oh wait, half of us already do.
2007-03-27 08:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
My idea of patriotism and having my rights taken away by gov't officials do not equate. I think that congress exceeded their authority when they allowed the "Patriot Act" to pass into law. Most of our senators didn't even bother to read the bill before voting to pass it. If the "servants of the people" can't do their job, it becomes our duty as patriots to seek out the people who will.
2007-03-27 08:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the past, the Sedition Acts have limited free speech. They limited how much could be said against the government during wartime. I'm not saying I agree or disagree, but they did help to keep the media from making a mockery out of our soldiers and government officials. Of course, they were very unpopular, and that is why you don't see them re-enacted now.
2007-03-27 08:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explain this example. Just mentioning its name does not give meaning to your question or argument. We need information in order to form a complete answer.
As to my rights? "They" can try to come and take them, if "they" wish. I am armed, and willing to protect what is mine by right of birth, and with no crime committed to have them stripped of me. When I am lifeless "they" can have my rights. Until then "they" are nothing but my servants.
2007-03-27 08:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this version of patriotism makes me want to vomit. i abhor the "patriot act" and it's snarky bastardesque name. the last phrase is a tipoff though, a snarky bastardism itself.
2007-03-27 08:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by lorlie_thomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The act has protected your very silly childish self. Grow up.
2007-03-27 09:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of Speech is highly overrated. Especially for people like you.
2007-03-27 08:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The right for groups like NAMBLA to spread their disgusting views.
2007-03-27 08:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, the Patriot Act should be sent back from whence it came.
2007-03-27 08:25:08 · answer #9 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do we have any money or rights left I thought they had been given away .and our military is very few now ,
2007-03-27 08:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋