Comments on: Constitutional Originalism And… Whatever http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/ Opinions, about almost anything Sat, 12 May 2012 02:53:48 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rich Rostrom http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/comment-page-1/#comment-1849 Rich Rostrom Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:17:58 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/#comment-1849 Natural rights are what you have if no one meddles with you: life, liberty, property. The right to possess weapons for self-defense falls into that category. There can be no "natural right" to housing, education, or health care, which in general must be provided by someone else. One can define a right to the liberty to acquire these goods, that is, not to be arbitrarily barred from acquiring them, but that is not what welfare-state advocates mean by "right to ". Natural rights are what you have if no one meddles with you: life, liberty, property. The right to possess weapons for self-defense falls into that category. There can be no “natural right” to housing, education, or health care, which in general must be provided by someone else. One can define a right to the liberty to acquire these goods, that is, not to be arbitrarily barred from acquiring them, but that is not what welfare-state advocates mean by “right to “.

]]> By: Donna B. http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Donna B. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:41:17 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/#comment-1834 Should I infer from CPP's comment that he's not with me on the other items? Probably :-) You're Welcome, Dr. Isis! Michelle, enjoy your Sunday afternoon. Should I infer from CPP’s comment that he’s not with me on the other items? Probably :-)

You’re Welcome, Dr. Isis!

Michelle, enjoy your Sunday afternoon.

]]> By: Michelle Bell http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Michelle Bell Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:47:11 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/#comment-1833 I, too, have been thoroughly enjoying Dr. Isis's blog. And damn, she's got herself some hot hot shoes. This was quite interesting. Especially the thoughts about the government's involvement within business and what's required. Quite a bit to think about. Luckily, I have a sun beam on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I, too, have been thoroughly enjoying Dr. Isis’s blog. And damn, she’s got herself some hot hot shoes.

This was quite interesting. Especially the thoughts about the government’s involvement within business and what’s required. Quite a bit to think about. Luckily, I have a sun beam on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

]]> By: Isis the Scientist http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/comment-page-1/#comment-1832 Isis the Scientist Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:50:06 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/#comment-1832 Awwww! Thanks Donna! Awwww! Thanks Donna!

]]> By: Food Calories List 10 Terrible Eating Related Disorders - The List Universe « http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/comment-page-1/#comment-1828 Food Calories List 10 Terrible Eating Related Disorders - The List Universe « Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:23:54 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/#comment-1828 [...] Opining Online ? Constitutional Originalism And? Whatever By Donna B. Left out of Comrade PhysioProf?s list is whether there is a right to education. Most states (not necessarily the federal government) mandate education for their citizens to a great degree. Parents are punished for not sending … Food. Calories, to be exact. Should the federal government concern itself with providing a given number of calories to every citizen? Should the federal government concern itself with providing a certain quality of calories to every citizen? … Opining Online - http://opiningonline.com/ [...] [...] Opining Online ? Constitutional Originalism And? Whatever By Donna B. Left out of Comrade PhysioProf?s list is whether there is a right to education. Most states (not necessarily the federal government) mandate education for their citizens to a great degree. Parents are punished for not sending … Food. Calories, to be exact. Should the federal government concern itself with providing a given number of calories to every citizen? Should the federal government concern itself with providing a certain quality of calories to every citizen? … Opining Online – http://opiningonline.com/ [...]

]]> By: Comrade PhysioProf http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 Comrade PhysioProf Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:41:28 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/15/constitutional-originalism-and-whatever/#comment-1826 I am with you on the government staying out of the religious appurtenances of marriage: http://physioprof.wordpress.com/2008/11/09/marriage-equality/ http://physioprof.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/gay-marriage-boon-or-scourge/ I am with you on the government staying out of the religious appurtenances of marriage:

http://physioprof.wordpress.com/2008/11/09/marriage-equality/
http://physioprof.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/gay-marriage-boon-or-scourge/

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