Absoluteness of rights

On April 8, while rolling out a sweeping executive order on gun control, former Vice President Biden proudly stated that no right is absolute. On April 14, House and Senate Democrats began their work on a bill that would introduce four new Supreme Court seats. The Supreme Court, of course, dictates what is and isn’t deemed constitutional. If this does not send shivers down your spine, it should.

The last time a proposition was made to increase the number of Supreme Court justices was during likely the most radical presidential administration in American history under Franklin Roosevelt. Even then, it was shot down for being too radical. Today, however, this bill could very well be met with wide support in the legislative branch. If this bill passes, it would enable the Biden administration to irreparably change America.

The president of the United States of America, who swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, said that no right is absolute. Which part of preserving does disregarding completely fall under? The 13th Amendment prohibits slavery in our country. Should it not be absolute? What about the 19th Amendment, which guarantees every American woman the right to vote? What about the First Amendment which guarantees the basic right to speak freely? Should none of this be considered absolute?

If the idea of allowing your basic human rights to be trampled on scares you, I implore you to contact your representatives and senators to oppose this anti-American, anti-freedom bill that is about to be pushed through our Congress. This blatant power grab is disgusting and only the will of the people united can truly make the necessary change to stop it.

DINO FANTEGROSSI

Little Rock