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Every country in the world makes a distinction between rights/privileges/protections they afford their own citizens vs non-citizens within their borders.
by SilasX 7y ago
Every country in the world makes a distinction between rights/privileges/protections they afford their own citizens vs non-citizens within their borders.
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- fdjlasdfjl 7y agoUhhh no they don't, unless you're referring to absolute monarchies like Saudi Arabia. Constitutional rights apply to all in a specific geographical region. "Congress shall pass no law" was a significant leap in rights and freedoms which is baked into most, if not all, modern constitutions.
- Ensorceled 7y agoCanada's Bill of Rights does not restrict those rights and protections to citizens except for political rights such as running for office and voting. The right to due process in particular, is considered universal in Canada. Other countries take a similar approach to rights.
- SilasX 7y agoYes, there exist rights that Canada recognizes in everyone, just like there are rights the US recognizes in everyone. There are also rights it recognizes for a smaller class of persons. Just like I said before.
- Ensorceled 7y agoAh, yeah, this is why I hate having these discussions.
- sitkack 7y agoThe US constitution makes the same delination, with the majority of the document outlining the limits of government power. It is only because some people want to strip others of constitutional protection that they argue about who it covers. Everyone gets freedom of speech, freedom of association, due process, etc.