The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1032 - The Supreme Court Widens The Great Divide
Jun 16, 2020
The podcast delves into a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that reshapes the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impact on religious freedom. It examines tension between individual rights and government regulations, particularly concerning LGBT hiring practices. Legal interpretations around gender identity and sex discrimination are critiqued, alongside the ramifications for faith-based organizations. The influence of woke culture on journalism and its effect on media bias is also explored, highlighting societal divisions and debates on policing in America.
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Two Paths to Unity
- Two ways exist to unify a country: minimal rules or many rules.
- Minimal rules maximize freedom, while numerous rules restrict it, potentially leading to division.
Founding Fathers and Liberty
- The Founding Fathers prioritized negative liberty, protecting individuals from government intrusion.
- They did not establish positive rights, which compel actions from others.
Supreme Court's Power Grab
- The Supreme Court's increasing power to rewrite laws, rather than interpret them, is creating division.
- This power grab undermines the legislative process and fuels disunity.
