I am going to be writing about the freedoms defined by the constitution, and given to all American citizens.
Freedoms. Something that people forgot to allow others. Something that is often mis-limited. Freedoms are not a very debatable topic, yet we hear arguments everyday over what freedoms you have and what freedoms I have. Well, read this blog and you'll find out.
First, every American citizen is bound to not only the con's of the Constitution, but also the pro's; in this case being freedoms. There are many freedoms, but I will be focusing on two: The Freedom of Speech, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Yes I understand that the Pursuit of Happiness maybe not be classified as a freedom because it is not the 'Freedom of Happiness', but for this blog's sake it is a freedom.
A freedom is not a freedom if you deny a specific minority the right to the same freedom that you expect to have. If you want to protest a new law, you have the right to under the first amendment. However, anti-gay rights groups also have the freedom of speech (and assembly), when they protest a homosexual soldiers funeral. Although many people disagree with that fact, it is indeed OK for them to do so. The issue that occurs is the difference between moral values and constitutional values. Unfortunately I think it is EXTREMELY immoral to do such a thing, however I do think that is Constitutionally OK for them to do so. If you deny them their rights, then you do not have the right of free speech either.
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