Do I have No Rights In America?
955771
I am one of a dying breed in that I believe that in order to live in a country where you have rights, you sometimes have to fight for them, and while I do believe that everyone is entitled to there beliefs, and has the right to express their opinions there are times when doing so is counter productive for the welfare of the country that you live in. Rights are not without boundaries. My rights stop where yours begin, and the same applies to to yours. If you can't love your country, at least have some respect for it.
446363
Bush hasn't done anything right.\n\nIf a person has not gone through the process under U.S. law to become a citizen of this country, then the person should have NO RIGHTS PERIOD.
673955
I agree , they have done nothing to get those rights , but break our laws . The American citizens have worked to make this country and just because someone sneaks in illegally and take free what we all work so hard for.\n We had to fight to make our country what it is today and if they want what we have then fight for their own country . It's easy to go to another country that has what you want , but it's hard to stand up and fight for freedom in your own country . Make your country better , we have enough problems here .\nIf you work and save for things and someone breaks into your home and starts living with you and taking your things , what would you say ?
181730
no they have less rights.  they are allowed to exist only by grant of the gov't.  They are required to follow rules that would be unconstitutional if applied to individuals.
765193
Are you even American?\n\nWhat part of American freedom of speech is a non-American entitled to?\n\nYour mentality is poison to a democratic republic.
715944
it's not, \n\nIf the ACLU or some real constitutional lawers would step up to the plate and challange it, we could get somewhere.  \n\nand for the guy who said we don't have a right to privacy, how about you read the bill of rights.  \n\n"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."\n\nso "sneek and peek" wouldn't exactly be constitutional.
163124
I suspect your question is rhetorical, and you know the answer is no.  Natural rights are what we have just for being human beings, such as mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, AMONG THESE (not all of them) are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.\n\nPrivileges are just that; something which is granted by an authority and can be taken away by that authority.  Name one privilege the U.S. government has granted to all citizens?  The "right" to vote is actually a privilege, since it can be taken away by the government, and is if you are convicted of a felony, if you swear allegiance to another country, probably other reasons.
145069
I live in Indiana, U.S.A.\n\nTo me, freedom is being able to step outside of my home and know radical groups and fantasist are not going to blow me up or gun me down. Sure, we have gangs but when you look at the world news, America is the safest place to live.\n\nI thrive in Democracy. I live to vote and I adore our process.\n\nSure, there are rotten apples that spoil things but who cares.....I don't have to hide my face as a woman, worry about getting my privates mutilated, sell myself for a bowl of food, dig in a dumpster for a scrap of clothing. I have the right to own a business, run it with full benifits as a man. I can vote or not vote and not fear getting shot at for either. I can have an abortion or not, depending on what is right for ME. \n\nI can speak about anything I wish to speak about and have no fear of retribution with anything but words.\n\nFreedom is just that. Being free of restraints imposed by others. My only restraints are place by me and me alone.
728802
No!\n\nAmerica has never had a "Perfect freedom" and we sure don't after Bush has been taking away freedoms, like habeas corpus, which I have asked the elected congress to repeal!
773841
u mean "where is my right of speech"?
334684
Yes. And if you doubt that answer, ask people the following questions:\n\n1. What 5 rights are guaranteed by the 1st amendment (Speech, religion, petition the government, assemble, and press).\n\n2. What does the 10th amendment say?\n\nI doubt most people could get one right, much less two.
851554
Every time one of our civil liberties is taken by the government, we are hurt. As a nation, and as a free people. Our own govt is trampling on the fabric of the Constitution, and the core values that this country was founded upon.\n\nPeople ask what rights I personally have lost. The right to counsel. The right to due process. The right to privacy. The right to assemble. Habeas corpus. Unreasonable searches. Warrantless wiretapping. The list of rights and civil liberties that have been trampled on by the Bush regime grows longer every year.\n\nEvery one of those rights stipped away was mine. Just because I never needed to invoke them didn't make them less mine. And just because you haven't needed them yet doesn't make them less yours.\n\nWe only have those rights we choose to defend. Only those rights we can defend. And if we do not defend them, we lose them. Not just for those who need them now -- but for all of us.\n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n\nIn honor of Pastor Martin Niemöller:\n\nFirst they came for the 6th Amendment, but I hadn't been accused of a crime, so I didn't object to denial of counsel.\n\nThen they came for the 4th Amendment, but I wasn't talking to anyone overseas, so they wouldn't be monitoring me.\n\nThen they came for the rest of the 4th Amendment, but I only called my mother, so there was nothing suspicious in my phone records.\n\nThen they came for the 1st Amendment, but I never associated with criminals, so I didn't worry about being convicted purely based on what other people might do.\n\nThen they came for the 14th Amendment, but I never really understood the rules for Due Process (and wasn't allowed an attorney), so I didn't object.\n\nThen they came for the rest of the 1st Amendment, but I never told anyone about what the government was doing, so again I remained silent.\n\nThen they came for the 5th Amendment, ...... and I no longer had the right to remain silent.
555296
What I know is that the USA are thought to be the center of the world.It seems to me that only Americans have the right to live.
191922
Our constitution forbids your rights to infringe on others rights.  We all have a right to persue Happiness here in the Good Ole USA.  If you take your life, although you may not agree,  Many will suffer great pain.  It is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and it never solves the problem only spreads it.\n\nEnjoy Life, Today , Tomorrow, and Beyond
965703
Freedom of expression, and most other "freedoms" are under threat.  Not in America, typically in most capitalist countries, it's a trade of civil liberities for more economic freedom.\n\nFree speech seriously doesn't exist in America.  I cannot say whatever I want.  End of story,  I can probably think of a dozen things that I can say that will simply get me in trouble.\n\nCensorship is america's pastime.  Especially since government also decides the standard for morals as well.\n\nFreedom of Speech is one of our rights that everyone believes we hve, but try testing it out, there is no freedom here, you will be kept in line, like a monkey.
684874
It's my country. I have the freedom to disagree with it if I don't agree with it's policies. I have the right to vocalize my disagreement. I have the right to form groups that challenge the government. I have the right to run for office, and support candidates that run for office. \n\nI am an American. I have the right to challenge and question my government. That's what freedom is about. Questioning authority. If you can't question those in power, you don't live in a free society.
1146735
Ah yes the right to free speech. Note it is freedom OF speech - not freedom FROM speech.\n\nWelcome to America!