Rights Are Right: Aaron Burr And Alexander Hamilton

Rights Are Right In the United States of America, there are numerous opportunities and chances provided to everyday citizens, so that each individual has the chance to prosper day in and day out. However, people are to obey laws and go about their business in an appropriate manner. Each person’s right goes as far as possible, while not violate the next person’s rights. In a nation established on freedom and choice there is much room to thrive as a whole. Amongst each and every right listed in the United States constitution: freedom of speech and religion, the right to bear arms, and no cruel or unusual punishment best reflect the identity of the United States because it protects the citizens’ right of life, liberty and the pursuit of

The nation with its own civil issues can increase the difficulty and safety in carrying these weapons. The law states that “…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” and people are able to build up a militia in the case their government does not act properly. In 1804, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton had to settle their differences on a dueling ground in Weehawken, New Jersey. Alexander Hamilton was a federalist and Aaron Burr was a republican which caused several differences and issues. After several debates and political dis agreements Burr was fed up and challenged Hamilton to a standoff then, “Instead of reviving Burr's political career, the duel helped to end it. Burr was charged with two counts of murder,” although he defeated his opponent it still caused burr to face punishment for his action. Similarly, John Wilkes Booth abused his power with his right to bear arms taking his hatred for Abraham Lincoln out once and for all. John Wilkes Booth had attempted to kidnap Lincoln less than two weeks before on April 14th, 1865. Wilkes Booth was an actor at the Ford Theatre and knew Abraham Lincoln was to be there. With a loaded Revolver John Wilkes Booth delivered a huge blow to not only Lincoln but the United States. Lincoln was assassinated and Wilkes Booth had jumped off stage. The fall broke his leg and he couldn’t be caught on his get a way horse as the crowd was still in shock. Before long warrants were out everywhere for Wilkes Booth and he crossed the Potomac River in Virginia he was in a war with a union soldier and later killed from a shot in the neck. While these men had the right to their weapon due to the American identity, they abused their power for violating other people’s unalienable