Interpreting Rights: Individual vs. Collective Freedoms

This chapter explores the complexities of the Bill of Rights, focusing particularly on the Second Amendment and the challenges of interpretation faced by its framers. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of language and rights, advocating for a balance between individual liberties and community responsibilities, while critiquing how ideologies can distort moral obligations. Additionally, the chapter addresses historical cases of civil rights manipulation, revealing how narratives have shaped societal perceptions of justice and fairness.