which rights would conservatives be unwilling to give up for the war on terror?

Question

I'm guessing the second amendment right to bear arms.

While you might think you need that gun to shoot a burglar or your your wife if she stands in front of the TV, what if the Bush administration says there's too great a risk of it falling into the hands of terrorists?

Isn't a gun a greater threat than free speech or the right to call a lawyer when you're arrested?

Answer 1

No need to worry about Bush saying that. He is a republican from Texas and believes in owning a licensed gun. It is the libs that you need to worry about.

Actual question:

Q: Do you support the Brady Bill?
BUSH: Law-abiding citizens ought to be allowed to protect their families. We ought to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. That’s why I’m for instant background checks at gun shows. I’m for trigger locks. I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun. I also believe that the best way to make sure that we keep our society safe is to hold people accountable for breaking the law. If we catch somebody illegally selling a gun, there needs to be a consequence. The federal government can help.

Answer 2

You guessed wrong. Real Conservatives wouldn't give up ANY Rights. The Rights of Americans have made us the most envied nation and strongest citizenry in the world.

Busheviks are a whole 'nother ballgame. Here are some of the Rights they have said through speech or action that they won't give up:

The Right to obscene Corporate profits (Guess Who.)

The Right to enormous, budget busting tax breaks for the rich in time of war.(The Rich.)

The Right to buy Explosives without chemical tracer tags that would show who made and sold the explosives used in a terrorist act. (The NRA)

The Right to skimp on equipment and medical care for the troops. (Bush and Rumsfeld)

The Right to Expose the Indenties of Covert Operatives who come up with a conclusion that doesn't support their policies. (Bush, Rove,Cheney, Libby, etc.)

The Right to Stonewall Congress so that they can hold down the number of lies they have to tell. (The Whole Administation)

The right to create a whole new branch of Government to avoid having to testify before Congress.(Cheney)

The Right to abuse the power of Government to commit State Sponsored Terrorism against anyone they disapprove of through "Morality Based " laws.(The Christian Right)

You'd think that a gun would be a greater threat than Free Speech or the Right to Call an attorney. But the Bush administration disagrees. They have done little if anything about guns and a whole lot to suppress Free Speech and the Rights of the accused.

Answer 3

That was kind of a misworded question, don't you think?
I'm not willing to give-up ANY rights...period.

Now, with that being said, I think it would behove you to read a history book or two. Our rights were not given to by the state, now were they established peacefully. Our forefathers understood the need to recognize that our rights are inherent in us and not a gift of the state and that in order to establish those rights, we need the right to bear arms against tyrannical governments...period!

Answer 4

In many respects the 2nd ammendment is well outdated.

The right to bear arms would still be appropriate, if there was a genuine risk of a bear walking through the door, however this just ain't likely.

Freedom of speach and the right to defend oneself in the eyes of the law are paramount.

Answer 5

I dont need to give up any of my rights for the war. We are free and it will always be that way because God is on our side. We need guns to protect ourselves, yes, and the problem with gun control is, law abiding citizens will follow the law and give up their weapons, but criminals will get guns illegally and good people will have nothing to defend themselves with. And why would anybody shoot heir wife because they were in fron t of the TV???

Answer 6

The right to post answers on Yahoo answers

Answer 7

I guess the right to make money!

I know that it is not a civil right, but they mistake greed for the pursuit of happiness.

Answer 8

Why are you more concerned about the terrorists rights than our citizens rights. You have your priorities backwards. I think we need to send you to Cuba with the rest of the no gooders.

Answer 9

I am willing to take off my shoes at the airport and that is it. Hey! what do you know? The Government agrees with me.
What the hell does the second amendment have to do with Iraq. I would rather give up liberals, can I do that?

Answer 10

I haven't given up any rights to fight the war on terror, and I don't intend to.