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The balance between national security and individual rights is a complex and delicate one. While national security is important for protecting a nation and its citizens from threats, it should not come at the expense of individual rights. Safeguarding both is vital for maintaining a just and democratic society. Striking the right balance requires thoughtful consideration and checks and balances to prevent any abuse of power.
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During wartime is the well being of the country more important than individual rights.?
At the time of the cold war (Vietnam) National Security was a priority.
When and to what extent is it acceptable for the government to place the needs of the nation over the rights of the individual?
In cases where there is a breach in national security, it is acceptable for the government to place the needs of a nation over the rights of an individual. The government is trying to protect the national security of the United States all the time.
Is national security more important than human rights?
It is a difficult question to wrestle with but, yes, it can be.
Did the state constitutions guarantee individual rights only after they were listed in the national bill of rights?
Yes. The states constitutions did guarantee individual rights only after they were listed in the national bill of rights.
How important are individual rights japan?
In a Japanese culture individual rights isn't as important as your responsibilty to a group
How do Republicans feel about national security?
Politically (and simplistically) speaking, the security equation is viewed as: "Security * Rights = c ( constant)" The more rights individual has; the less security. This statement is arguable and syllogistic, but it's pretty accepted. That said, I think it's a valid generalization that Democrats would sacrifice more security in order to maintain civil and constitutional rights, and more republicans would opt for some limited abrogation of rights in favor of security. This IS a very wide generalization, however.
Why are rights important to us?
They have the right to elect the members of the national Government
What did the founders think was more important the common good or the individual rights?
The individual. The rights of the individual were paramount to the founders because all violations of a strong centralized government would be restricted by the protected rights of the individual. JFK "the rights of all men are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened." Everyone should understand the dangers of a strong centralized government and the risks to liberty it would present. Look at the number of laws passed by our national congress in ever increasing numbers since 1940.
How did War World 2 impact the US's perception of human rights and national security issues?
human rights end with wars human rights end with wars
What do the courts view as the determining factor in the conflict between an individual's rights and national security?
Well first you have to ponder upon whether or not the inner extremas of the governmental sector were, at the time, elsewhere upon the questionable fragments presented. Answer The easy answer is that an individual's rights end where they interfere with the rights of the rest of us. However, when you consider times where people have been segregated due to race (Blacks and Jim Crow, segregation in the military, Japanese during WWII), medical data collected by insurance companies, political parties and marketeers, one has to wonder. National security begins with the individual being safe, and achieving a balance of law and intent is troublesome in these times of terrorists and change within countries.
The real issue for opponents of the Constitution was whether the national government?
Would interfere with individual rights.
How dows the constitution protect individual rights?
Bill of Rights protects the individual rights.Bill of rights protects the individual rights.
