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Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by FatBack, May 27, 2020.

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  1. FatBack

    FatBack Well-Known Member

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    It seems we need to hear a reminder. These functionaries, have no authority, to close your business.

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    FatBack, May 27, 2020
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  2. Sirius Black

    Sirius Black Well-Known Member

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    So the government can't give one the right to bear arms or to vote or to freely worship?
     
    Sirius Black, May 27, 2020
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    No the government simply protects the free exercise of those god given rights.
     
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  4. Sirius Black

    Sirius Black Well-Known Member

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    I had not heard that God gave people the right to vote or to bear arms. The right to bear ares, the right keep government from establishing state religion, the right to speak freely, the right to petition, the right to a fair trial, etc are all outlined in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution also known as the Bill of Rights.
     
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    Moonglow Well-Known Member

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    It's in the Bible, you have never seen the rights granted by God?
     
    Moonglow, May 27, 2020
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    govt has every right to shut down any establishment if there is a compelling safety risk
     
    Ronstar, May 27, 2020
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  7. Moonglow

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    Maybe you should review the rules for emergency declarations
     
    Moonglow, May 27, 2020
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    RodB Well-Known Member Donor

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    No, the US Constitution does that.
     
    RodB, May 27, 2020
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    There is no Constitutional right to vote for our leaders.

    its mentioned nowhere.
     
    Ronstar, May 27, 2020
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  10. RodB

    RodB Well-Known Member Donor

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    Government likely does have the authority to close businesses, at least temporarily, under emergency situations. However it does not have the right or authority to put people essentially under house arrest.
     
    RodB, May 27, 2020
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    They do if they've been granted that privilege by the people.
     
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    RodB Well-Known Member Donor

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    Sirius Black's post said nothing about voting.
     
    RodB, May 27, 2020
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    which did not happen anywhere in the USA.
     
    Ronstar, May 27, 2020
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    yours did :)
     
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    Wait....how do you figure god gave US citizens rights? And which god are you referring to? There are so many I just wanted to be clear which one you are referring to.
     
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    Except no govt in the US has put people “essentially under house arrest“. I’ve been outside of my house daily since this whole virus crap started.
     
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    quarantine rules to stop the spread of a deadly virus, are legal AND moral.

    so are Shelter-in-Place laws.
     
    Ronstar, May 27, 2020
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  18. RodB

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    When the government orders you to stay home and do not even visit a neighbor, that is house arrest.
     
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    RodB Well-Known Member Donor

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    Ooops! The vote part of the post simply escaped me. My bad.
     
    RodB, May 27, 2020
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  20. Sirius Black

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    We agree.
     
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    No such orders were given.

    I live in New York City which is the heart of the covid pandemic in the USA.

    I was legally allowed to leave my home to go shopping and get recreation
     
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Lol.... Please save the frantic hyperbole.
     
    Ronstar, May 27, 2020
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    Once again, if I'm misinformed or incorrect, please correct me. But were there curfews implemented? Were people not allowed outside their homes (aside from essentials like clinics and grocery stores)? Were people stopped in the streets for their very presence?
     
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  24. RodB

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    There were some states that ordered people to stay home, don't even go visit neighbors or family, and leave only for directly and quickly getting critical food and medical supplies. That is equivalent to house arrest.
     
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  25. Ronstar

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    If you are allowed to go shopping you are not under house arrest
     
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