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Chapter 4 Discussion Board

Chapter 4 Discussion Board

Q After numerous tragedies involving gun violence, one of our fundamental civil liberties has received quite a bit of attention from members of the public, the media, and politicians; the Second Amendment right to bear arms. Various states and local governments have different laws regulating gun ownerships (open carry laws, concealed carry laws, etc.) Many questioned how to balance our civil liberties versus public saftey when states issued "Stay at Home" orders, required the use of masks in public places, and other safety precautions in response to COVID-19. The freedom of the press has also been a "hot topic" during presidential elections and the COVID-19 pandemic. Conflict has arisen as to how the press should report news, the partisan "spin" on various news stories, etc. Should our civil liberties be reevaluated when the public is presented with a risk of harm, misinformation, or other public welfare issues? Should rights that were established centuries ago be modified, taken away, or expanded in the face of public events affecting them? Discuss.

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• I believe civil liberties are necessary and shall not be infringed upon in almost any circumstance. I am a libertarian, and I believe most people are at their best when they are allowed to do what they want to without fear of persecution or arrest. I agree that time changes the world and we can never see the future clearly, therefore we must adapt to new situations and make the best of them. For example, I agree that the framers of our constitution had no concept of modern weapons. With regard to air strikes, gas attacks, modern rifles, or even a hunting shotgun, there was no way they could imagine our world and the dangers posed by weaponry.