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In reply to the discussion: What Civil Rights are you willing to give up? [View all]Taipan
(9 posts)I've always read into, at least for the first 10, as the protection of the people from a tyrannical government. I've also assumed that weather I wish to exercise those rights or not are purely up to myself. If I wish to say something peacefully or express my opinion I can do so or not without persecution under the first. Weather I will allow the police to search my home without a warrant but with my consent they could but not without one or the other. If I wish to own a firearm or not is also a personal choice. Others would be trial by my peers, protection against cruel punishment, the limiting of government powers.
I've no problem trying to understand where someone else is coming from by listening to their opinions. I've attended many rallies and tried to see both sides. I do have friends that own firearms and I've no issues with it. I have consented to let the police search my vehicle on one occasion, simply to settle something quickly.
You asked specifically about giving up the first and fourth. I guess if I gave up the first, I wouldn't (couldn't) be able to post a response. And if I did then the thought police would break down my door, legally and abscond with my mac.
Sorry, bad stab at levity.
No, I'm content to keep the bill of rights as they are and to pursue my own happiness (as in the pre-amble)
T.