INALIENABLE RIGHTS -- U S Constitution - What Is Democracy - ...
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- Liveinfreedom on 2008-04-13 - Tags inalienable , rights , american , u.s.a , freedom , superior , creator
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they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights,
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These rights are not destroyed when civil society is created, and neither society nor government can remove or "alienate" them.
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Freedom of speech and expression is the lifeblood of any democracy.
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Before people can govern themselves, they must be free to express themselves."
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Freedom of religion, or more broadly freedom of conscience, means that no person should be required to profess any religion or other belief against his or her desires.
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Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities
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At the same time, citizens must accept the responsibility that such participation entails: educating themselves about the issues, demonstrating tolerance in dealing with those holding opposing views, and compromising when necessary to reach agreement.
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An individual's exercise of his rights is also his responsibility to protect and enhance those rights--for himself and for others.
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