Hello Rick Scott,
A person’s individual rights are not absolute. If everyone could do what they wanted, society would be in utter chaos. The rights of others would interfere with other rules, violating them and lead to dysfunction. I am sure you can agree that the government must balance individual rights with the public good or general welfare of the people. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights protect individuals, but also give the government the power to pass laws to restrict behavior. Legislation, the Bill of Rights, court decisions, and the amendment process work together to both safeguard individual rights and limit them as deemed appropriate to protect the rights to safety and security for all. When people bring a case to the courts, judges can decide whether or not the Constitution allows a law that restricts the rights of individuals.
A couple days ago, Hurricane Danny affected my community in the city of Hallandale Beach. The press has accessed the disaster area and published a story in a national newspaper about the event. They utilized the First Amendment which guarantees freedom of: speech, press, and assembly. I am pleased because they should be able to let the public know what is really happening to people through photographs. The press coverage of Hurricane Danny deserve some praise because the media is letting the world know the truth of the victims’ plight that some government officials seemed to ignore or underestimate.
In response to the media, the government allowed federal and state troops to be quartered in private residences to assist residents and protect order. Although it is a motion that can be valued as helpful, others believe it is a violation the Third Amendment which prohibits the quartering of troops in private homes. This amendment was established after the public’s reaction to the events that followed the French and Indian