Can the government limit freedom?

Government can limit some protected speech by imposing “time, place and manner” restrictions. This is most commonly done by requiring permits for meetings, rallies and demonstrations.

Can rights and freedoms be taken away?

A person’s human rights cannot be taken away. In its final Article, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that no State, group or person ‘[has] any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein’.

What does the government say about freedom?

Constitution of the United States Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Do we have a right to freedom?

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.

Can constitutional rights be restricted?

Some limits on constitutional rights are well established. Consider the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech. The government is “narrowly tailoring” the restriction it has placed on freedom of speech, and it’s regulating the “time, place and manner” of the speech, not the speech or the speaker themselves.

Is it the government’s job to protect your rights?

The primary role of government is to secure the inalienable rights of the people, not to create new rights.

What are our amendment rights?

It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure.

How did we get to the point where our rights are taking away?

How did we get to the point where our rights are slowly being taking away. The right to respect our flag and country. Our right to pray, Speak our opinions, Read whatever we want, Have our guns, Right just to feel, And most of all to keep our history. We must respect and keep the history of our country. They are taking away platforms.

Is the ever-expanding federal government threatening our freedom?

The ever-expanding federal government is slowly eroding the unique liberties granted to us by the Constitution of the United States. Whether it’s gun rights, parental rights, religious liberty, or disaster preparedness, we are up against some serious threats to our freedom and our ability to be self-reliant and independent of the government.

What does the constitution say about freedom of speech?

Our constitution recognizes our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness which takes form in the freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms as well as the right to a fair trial and exemption from cruel and unusual punishment, among others.

Should the government be at a higher level than the people?

The government is suppose to be a system of organization for its people. They are not suppose to be at a higher level than us, they are just people. Leaders lead not control. When our government is able to make decisions without the consent of the people it should then be considered unjust. Do bears doo doo in the woods?