The constitution is, of course, vital to our American system. But just as vital are our legislative branches of federal and state government which INTERPRET the constitution. We are a country of laws BASED on the constitution.
Again, her dress is mandated by her religion. Why does that matter to anyone else in America? If I go to her home or mosque, then I understand. Of course, we have civil liberties that grant us rights, but it does not guarantee that we can practice our religious mandates in public (read: federal or state) areas. Some religions believe in corporeal punishment of their children, but many states have ruled against this activity (in private and public) although corporeal punishment is not "banned" in the U.S. Just because you think it's ok to spank your child, does not mean that it's legal in your state.
Please see how the Amish are affected by laws in America- especially child labor laws. But also see how they are not required to follow certain laws (federal and state) because they infringe upon their religious freedoms, ie, education.
The constitution is, of course, vital to our American system. But just as vital are our legislative branches of federal and state government which INTERPRET the constitution. We are a country of laws BASED on the constitution.
Again, her dress is mandated by her religion. Why does that matter to anyone else in America? If I go to her home or mosque, then I understand. Of course, we have civil liberties that grant us rights, but it does not guarantee that we can practice our religious mandates in public (read: federal or state) areas. Some religions believe in corporeal punishment of their children, but many states have ruled against this activity (in private and public) although corporeal punishment is not "banned" in the U.S. Just because you think it's ok to spank your child, does not mean that it's legal in your state.
Please see how the Amish are affected by laws in America- especially child labor laws. But also see how they are not required to follow certain laws (federal and state) because they infringe upon their religious freedoms, ie, education.