27 December 2010

Human Rights

The US concept of human rights goes back to the Declaration of
Independence, which states "endowed by their Creator with certain
inalienable rights,... life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness..."

The Rights are enumerated in the Amendments to the Constitution. One
thing the First Amendment guarantees is Freedom of Religion. In other
words, the government should not prescribe what religion a person
should practice.

Here's Gene Policinski on a practical case involving Freedom of
Religion:
http://ping.fm/BVXgE

Brad

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