Should foreigners (non-citizens) be allowed to come onto US soil and publicly burn our flag, vocally advocate the overthrow of our government and its leaders, denegrate our society, and enjoy protection of free speech rights, the same as US citizens?
2007-04-30 06:48:46 · 23 answers · asked by rico3151 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Only if they are here legally and pay taxes.
2007-04-30 06:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by Reported for insulting my belief 5 · 6⤊ 3⤋
1st Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the
people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for
a redress of grievances.
Absolutely not! This amendment was written for the citizens of the United States who sought relief from a tyrannical power. If foreigners come to this land and wish to enjoy all the rights and liberties of a free American citizen, then under the construct of the law let them abide by such first. Let then apply for a Visa, let them 'visit only' if they have relatives who are already naturalized citizens, or marry a citizen of these United States. Certainly they should be able to practice whatever religion they choose, but to have the freedom to say what they want against a gov't that they have no part of or say against is absolutely ludicrous. How can one who is not a citizen gather for a petition or for the redress of a grievance that they do not possess? And to seek entry and acceptance into a nation that you have no respect for is apalling. I'm not for the abridgement or the abrogation of any man's rights but let him first be a citizen of that nation if he is to enjoy he benefits thereof.
2007-04-30 07:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by MIke B 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes. There are tons of LEGAL immigrants who have not been naturalized. Why is it that they don't deserve the same rights as a natural born or naturalized citizen. So, I suppose by your thinking, they are not entitled to due process, or privacy, or to own a weapon, etc. Non-citizens also serve in the military and hold office.
Advocating the overthrow of our government is a crime though-- nobody can do that legally.
2007-04-30 06:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
the 1st exchange says "Congress shall make no regulation respecting an business enterprise of religion, or prohibiting the unfastened workout thereof; or abridging the liberty of speech, or of the click; or the stunning of the persons peaceably to deliver at the same time, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." It would not say something approximately voters, except "the persons" basically means voters. If it did, that could recommend they have the stunning to deliver at the same time and petition the government, however the different rights carry on with to somewhat everyone.
2017-01-09 04:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by lamarque 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution is the law of the land. As such, it applies to all who are within the borders of the United States at any given time.
ALL laws in this country desend from the Constitution. To say that the Constitution should not apply, is to say that none of our laws should apply.
It's protections ONLY apply within the borders of the US.
2007-04-30 07:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by gromit801 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!!!!!!! I did not spend 9 years defending the Constitution for any non-citizen to advocate against our nation from within our borders and expect to be protected under our Constitution. I don't imagine anyone else who has served, currently serving, or died for our Constitution would agree that they deserve the same freedoms granted to us as American Citizens.
2007-04-30 07:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by Realist 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Let them make a public spectacle - it makes them easier to catch. No, I don't like it, but they are protected under our laws.
Note to Gog: If you want to quote texts, make sure they are correct. "We the People" is from the preamble of the Constitution. "We Hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" comes from the Declaration of Independence, which was a charge of grievances against the king of England, not a body or text of law. BIG difference.
2007-04-30 07:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
However, there's nothing wrong with a community requiring someone to have a permit for an open fire before burning a flag, or anything else. If my community can stop me from burning leaves on my own property, I don't think burning cloth downtown should be protected.
2007-04-30 06:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by open4one 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
No have to be an citizen of the U.S do I have the same rights in other countries-no so there.
2007-04-30 07:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by sally sue 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They should not!! Those freedoms are for American citizens. That means paying taxes, learning the language, and becoming citizens. That is how my father did it. There was no giving the store away to illegals, you get those rights when you EARN them!
2007-04-30 06:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by diogenese_97 5 · 6⤊ 4⤋
NO. Just try doing that in Saudia Arabia or even Mexico and see what happens. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are for AMERICANS and if other people want those same rights, then they should tell the government to give them to them.
2007-04-30 06:54:13 · answer #11 · answered by ray4vp 2 · 5⤊ 4⤋