Originally Posted By peeaanuut Voting is not a right. Voting is a privilege. One that can be taken away from you. I believe you have it confused.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Two words...Civil Disobedience...isn't that how this country was officially begun. But, of course the patriots dressed up and blamed it on the "Indians"...ironic, don't you think so? You have to do what your conscience tells you is right...of course you have to be willing to stand up and say that at the time it was the right thing to do and why. And if you can't come up with a plausible explanation, then you're just breaking the law and then it becomes a matter of opinion between you and the judge...you know who's going to win that one. (I know I am totally hijacking the thread, but I just thought it would be interesting to play the civil disobedience card.)
Originally Posted By jdub Despite all testimony to the contrary, red light cameras are not the problem--aggresive drivers are. <<If you've gotten "many" tickets, that means something.>> Agreed.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper A right cannot be taken away from you. A priviledge can be. Some limitations can be placed on rights (such as not yelling "fire" in a crowded place while you do have the right to free speech). I agree with jdub. We blame the cameras for the accident instead of the poor drivers. Gee, anything to make sure WE are not to blame. And we wonder why Americans are thought to be selfish.
Originally Posted By jonvn Voting can be taken away from you. Get convicted of a felony, and you no longer can vote in several states, for instance.
Originally Posted By barboy Rights are granted by the public Rights are revoked by the public Privileges are granted by the public Privileges are revoked by the public Again, car/auto/vehicle....is there an appreciable difference? "A right cannot be taken away from you" Oh yes it can..... it happens every hr of the day.
