How can the people of a  country protect their basic rights when theie government is trying to erode them?
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It's time for civil war again.
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China is still oppressive.  It's a paranoid government.  They don't give two craps about the universal rights of anything.
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Some wise guys once said-\n"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."\n\nIn other words, it is our duty to revolt against oppression and dictators and ensure our constitution represents the needs of the people.\n\nIt was the founding fathers of the United States who wrote these words into the Declaration of Independence and they apply just as much today as 200 years ago.\n\nThe only problem is many people are scared because of the all the "don't go there, its treason" clauses inserted by law makers ever since to stop reform.\n\nTime is up. America needs change.\n\nhttp://united-america.org
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The government has no right that we do not give it.  They have the duty to offer us protection and work with foreign governments on our behalf.\n\nThe government does not exist without our consent.
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It limits government action (enumerated powers), provides areas that the government cannot intrude upon (personal rights), and provides a fixed structure for how the government operates.\n\nDetails vary by country, but those aspects are pretty common to all.
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until the people rise against thier government. Freedom has a price that must be paid before a country gets a free government.That price is not cheap.
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All authority or power is with the people in a Sovereign State.The people exercise this power through the Legislature which make the laws, the Executive which implement the laws and the Judiciary i.e. the courts which ensure that the Executive or the Legislature do not get derailed from their tracks. Simple: isn't it?
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The concept of "human rights" is an ideal. It's a hope for a better world, and a goal of freedom and prosperity.\n\nSadly, many countries (including the US) are diminishing or removing such rights in favor of conformity and security. They are abandoning to dream to protect themselves against the bogey-man.\n\nThe penalty for any government doing this is a forfeiture of their position. Any elected official who violates the laws of their country, especially in such a terrible manner, should lose their office. Automatically upon conviction.
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This country has already fallen apart and is in chaos.  It is only a matter of time as to when we are under complete UN control and lose the rest of our Constiutional protected rights.\n\nIn Liberty, peace and love,\nEric H. Smith\nwww.erichsmith.com
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Because the government dont want there own people in trouble.
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maybe the government does not want to give any thing back to the people and they keep it for themself
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There are no loaws - the Constitution preserves our RIGHTS - that is why laws must always be Constitutional and guarantee our freedoms under the Constitution.   Have you read it lately??  The Govt we have today needs to refer to it.
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the government and people.
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What you're forgetting is that tomorrow it could be you.  If you were accused of a crime, should we not give you any rights, just throw you straight in jail?  If you're just referring to people who have been convicted, which rights do you mean?  They don't have many.  You do have to remember that unless they got the death penalty, they are going to return to society some day.  You don't prepare someone for that by putting them in a hole and telling they they're not a citizen anymore.
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If India is a country that has signed the UN charter for Human Rights, then you can start with those.\n\nHowever, a right quite often has to be coded in local law before you can defend it in a court or before a similar legal body.\n\nI should imagine the Indian Government provides information on how a citizen should act if they feel a right has been violated.\n\nA good place to browse might be the following source:
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The concept that people have this *right* is an ethical question and I support the position that all have this right.\n\nWhether people actually have it is a legal question based on the laws of their country. China, for example, has government policies in place that restrict the information the inhabitants can freely receive.\n\nIn India, there are domestic rights organizations that are vigilant in protecting and preserving the citizens perceived rights including that of information. (1)\n\nEvery country has a segment that would restrict information and any of the other qualities that are considered *rights*. Regardless of political party there are essentially two kinds of people; those who wish controls and those who do not want controls.
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Every country has the government and political system it deserves. That includes the electoral rules and systems.\n\nSo if things are not right (and I agree that they are not right), the people will have to act accordingly.\n\nNo country can be ruled or controlled against the will of the people. However, if the people are too dumb, ignorant or lazy to care for their own future, you get a country like the USA.\n\nThose who don't care will be taken care of.