Of these 3 constitutionally mentioned rights which one is most essential to have real freedom?

Question

A. Voting
B. Protesting
C. Religion

Wango138, please read number 26 in the amendments.

I'm not quite sure if protesting is an "example" of free speech. To put it in that category you limit it a lot. Protesting is the power of numbers and uniting people. I'd even go as far to say that the right to bare arms is a type of protesting option although non-violent protesting is a sign of evolution in mankind.

The constitution Itself is not a list of rights no. However It is designed to protect certain "natural rights" from harm by the government. The constitution makes strong reference to all three of these choices indirectly and in some cases directly. Please star this question I hope to get many answers but most likely i wont.

The expansion of suffrage to all sectors of the population is one of the United States’ most important political triumphs. Once the privilege of wealthy white men, the vote is now a basic right held as well by the poor and working classes, racial minorities, women and young adults. Today, all mentally competent adults have the right to vote with only one exception: convicted criminal offenders. In forty-six states and the District of Columbia, criminal disenfranchisement laws deny the vote to all convicted adults in prison. Thirty-two states also disenfranchise felons on parole; twenty-nine disenfranchise those on probation. And, due to laws that may be unique in the world, in fourteen states even ex-offenders who have fully served their sentences remain barred for life from voting.

Answer 1

A. Voting -- It is not voting because the result of the voting process is to enforce the beliefs of the majority on the minorities. True, in a very enlightened society, which ours emulates somewhat, voting may not result in a tyranny of the majority. Strict enforcement of the Constitution actually inhibits the imposition of the will of the majority on even one citizen who stands apart.
C. Religion -- The right to have religious freedom -- quite apart from the ability or command to practice even one religion or establishment of state religions or banishment of any system of belief or non-belief, different situations all together -- is a very important part of a free society. But I don't feel this is the most essential.
B. Protesting -- Of the three, and even as currently limited by laws necessary to insure public safety and domestic tranquility, this is the most important for us to have and maintain in the USA. The right to stand up and say what you want, how you feel about issues of our society, whether you agree or vehemently disagree is important to some of the more 'freedom' oriented ideas originally considered by the founders. We borrowed these ideas from the French Philosophs who elaborated on what the Greek anarchists had written. The greatest right to have is absolute anarchy. This is difficult to have in a human society because to many believe it is the right to behave in any manner you choose instead of the right to behave in a manner that you would choose for all other men to behave toward you. That is a huge difference in concepts but if all could grasp and practice it the need for law and organized government disappear. Our Constution frames our government to allow as much anarchy, such as protesting anything, as is likely to be healthy for the society overall.

Answer 2

A, Voting is essential to have a fair express of the people's thoughts and desires. Although we may not share the same religious philosophies, or protesting views; we all agree that democracy works best when the voice of the people are heard, rather than silenced.

Answer 3

Protesting is an example of the right to free speach - free speach in the context of reasoned debate, or freedom of the press, is much more important than in the form of protest marches.

Without the vote, you're only as free as those with the vote let you be.

And, without freedom of Religion, even if your government doesn't oppress you, the official state religion certainly could.

So you need all of 'em (and more).

Answer 4

I would say voting, without standing up for what you think is right in the way government is run there can be no true representation. Its those who vote that decide what kind of freedoms we have. We have a duty to put the best leaders in office and look at whats best for the country not who we think sounds most amenable to our needs.

Answer 5

Voting is our most precious right. Unfortunately, too many people sit on their butts on election day and allow crazy men like Bush take office.

The right to protest comes in a close second. But, once again, the lazy American sits on his butt and complains while the aforementioned crazy man ruins our country.

Religion has nothing to do with freedom except as concerning the right to believe in whatever diety you favor - or not believe in anything.

Answer 6

Actually "protesting" is not listed as a right. Though I suppose you mean "free speech" and/or "freedom of assembly." If that is the case then I would have to say that it is "B" since it encompasses the other two. And without it all other freedoms would be ineffective.

Answer 7

NONE OF THE ABOVE. There are three forms of power in this world. Practical things that you can use to gain power.

1. Force.
2. Money.
3. I won't bother to name at this point in this forum.

Most people don't see that 'we the people' have much power. Most people fail to see that 'we the people' have more money than the special interest groups.

But anyone knucklehead can own a gun. The Second Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms, is by far the most important right. If you can fire back at a government that is infringing upon your rights and freedoms then you will have no rights and freedoms. Especially true if you fail to stand up for yourself.

Force is the lowest form of power with money being much more effective. I can bring my weapon(s) into your home and get you to do a lot of things that you wouldn't normally do. I can come into your life with a load of cash and get you to do even more things with even better results for me. (see your elected officials if you fail to understand this completely)

There is, however, a higher form of power that is much more effective than even money. It's something tangible that you have already posess. It's something you can do on your own. It requires no special skills. it will be the only form of power that actually saves America from the owners of the Federal Reserve (see enemy and traitor) and moves us beyond where we are.

Answer 8

um, voting isn't a right, it is a privledge afforded the citizenry by the State, and can therefore not be a "right". Nor is the "right" to vote in the Constitution. Only the exercising of your legal vote is a legal right. (I.E, if the state has afforded you the privledge of voting, then it is your right to exercise that privledge.)

EDIT TO RESPOND TO ASKER:

As of now, the State cannot deny you the ability to vote based on sex, age, or charge a poll tax. Other than that, they can deny you your ability to vote for any reason they see fit.

Thus, you have NO "right" to vote. Google and read the cited supreme court decisions if you don't believe me.

Answer 9

A. Voting

Answer 10

The right to petition the government (protest) is essential in order to preserve all other rights, so it must be considered the most essential.