Some examples: affirmative action, social welfare, education requirements, taxes...
2007-07-09 09:28:19 · 7 answers · asked by Joe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
No.
2007-07-09 09:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, there is already an Amendment to that effect: the Equal Protection Amendment (14th). All Americans are supposed to be treated equally under the law. Sadly, nobody in Washington (both parties) pay any attention to the Constitution. The vast majority of everything our federal government does is unconstitutional. But they've been doing it for almost 100 years so nobody cares anymore.
2007-07-09 16:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They almost have to -- it's the nature of any rules systems. Some limitations are imposed for the common good.
Not allowing people to play loud music at all hours of the night is a restriction, which by legal definition is a "harm". But govts can pass noise abatement ordinances for residential neighborhoods.
"Taxes are the price we pay to live in a civilized society". We pay for community services -- defense, courts, police, roads, schools, etc. But at what point are taxes excessive and the burdens they impose unreasonably compared to the benefits gained by those who pay (as opposed to the benefits gained by others who are not paying).
Some balance must exist. That's the nature of any govt system. The question is always where the line gets drawn.
2007-07-09 16:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It should be minimal.
You are always going to have some form of taxation, but it should be minimal and distributed equally aka a flat tax.
Social welfare programs should be few and only help the truly needy.
2007-07-09 16:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the situation....there are some laws where i live that are just messed up...there's one that if you have a DUI on your record at all you cannot work at a bar or a place that serves alachole....but a child mosestor only has to be 15 feet away from a school/park/daycare...stuff like that is just wrong....if it's not going to be equil, dont make them...im not siding for eatherside of this situation but still
2007-07-09 16:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by chris_oshell_88@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people should be allowed to approve those laws based on informed decisions. It's OK as long as majority benefits.
2007-07-09 16:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by AJ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ALL laws limit the rights of some to benefit others.
The trick is to legislate wisely!
2007-07-09 16:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋