The Socialist Rifle Association

[T.Lex]

I think we're talking past each other while saying similar things

Well, we've both been on INGO awhile, so there's a really good chance of that.

Does the Constitution provide rights to it's enemies?

Yes. Even traitors have their rights. In the modern era, Tim McVeigh comes to mind.

 

[1nderbeard]

Well no. It limits government. You're protected whether you're a citizen or not, because you're a human and endowed with human rights. Which the government (supposedly) cannot infringe.

The best answer. "Endowed by their creator" means that the rights came first. The constitution is just a document to organize and restrict the government.

I realize Endowed comes from the Declaration, but both docs are written essentially by the same persons.

 

[KLB]

Well no. It limits government. You're protected whether you're a citizen or not, because you're a human and endowed with human rights. Which the government (supposedly) cannot infringe.

Technically it would be should not. The fact it can is why the Constitution was written to protect them.