Sunday, October 24, 2010

Civil Liberties During a Time of War


Civil liberties should never be limited during a time of war in my opinion. Our rights should never be touched unless we commit some sort of crime and get arrested. At no other time should these rights be taken away. I think that everyone has the right to criticize anything the government says, and with the Sedition Acts, it takes these right away. Not only that but it complete steps on the first amendment,which is delectably the best and well-known amendment in the bill of rights.

Today, this would never happen. People can make fun of the government in public form, even movies and book, and get in no trouble whatsoever. I think this is an amazing thing to have because a lot of countries don't allow this. Some people take this for granted, but I think everyone eventually realizes the worth of having the right to say whatever they want, and the fact that it will never be taken away.