Which right do you feel is most important and why?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:25:57 -0400

We have many rights as U.S. citizens, all of which are important, but I want to know which one you feel is most important and why.

I feel the right to keep and bear arms is the most important because without it there is no way to preserve the others rights.

Response by Sgt Donovan Miller made Jun 20 at 2014 10:54 PM

Sgt Donovan Miller — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:54:34 -0400

Freedom of speech without a doubt the 1st amendment is the most important. Our founding fathers had a plan and executed it perfectly.....the 2nd amendment is really important I have the right to have and bare arms to protect myself from threats foreign and domestic!!!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2014 10:48 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 22:48:14 -0400

1ST Amendment for sure. The 'catch all' Amendment in my book. Everything stems from it!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 11 at 2014 11:05 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:05:07 -0400

The one I take at the end of my street to turn into my driveway.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Aug 15 at 2014 10:46 AM

SGT Richard H. — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:46:32 -0400

The right to be protected by the Constitution of the United States.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2014 2:48 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:48:09 -0400

My right to life and liberty are the most important. As far as protected rights, the 2nd Amendment is the teeth of the Bill of Rights. That's what keeps the government living in fear of its citizens and not the other way around. It's a constant reminder that the blood of freedom fighters still courses through our veins and that we retain the option to rise up against tyranny should it rears its ugly head from within our own government.

With that said, the next most important Amendment is the 9th. That lets the government know that just because a right isn't specifically identified as protected by the Bill of Rights, we still retain that right as free men/women. I just really love the U.S. Constitution as a whole though. The fact that it's written to restrict the government and not the people is just beautiful!

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2014 9:06 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 09:06:22 -0400

When you look at the Constitution and the bill of rights it is shocking that so many can get the words wrong. I agree with SSG Justin Willits, the second amendment "the right of the people to keep and bare arms shall not be infringed."

The fact that every year this right is under attack from all sides. the phrase with out the second there is no first.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 12:21 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:21:50 -0400

It does become the final say. It is our duty and responsibility to defend the spirit of our nation when the few believe they will change it as Hitler sought to change the world with Japan: For a time they did, but the spirit was poured out and they crumbled! So many lies and corruption live, men do not fear man nor God. They say within their heart: "Who shall hold me accountable, for we are the Gods and for years we have done what we will against these fools!"
A government official stood at the podium after spending 2/3 rds of speech time explaining what "IT" did not want to talk about...being the third person to ask a question, I addressed "IT" with a very important campaign question.
Upon ITS arms rested and ITS body twisted, boldly IT proclaimed, "Boy let me tell you something, "you go pussyfooting around with government and government is going to cut your head off!"" This before the college body during ITS campaign for office!
Some three years later I found myself at the door of one of "ITS" offices talking to two people who were there at this day "IT proclaimed to me ITS pomp.
I was compelled to ask these two to please let this official know: If they go pussyfooting around with God, God is going to cut ITS head off."
Of course he will do to me too!!!
We need to vote em in and when they show stupid (you cant fix) we need to vote them out (Impeach).