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Again, he doesn’t get to allow or disallow such gatherings.
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From Perplexity AI:
Key Differences in FreedomsFreedom of Speech: The U.S. First Amendment offers nearly absolute protection for free speech, including controversial or offensive expressions, whereas in Canada, freedom of expression is explicitly subject to “reasonable limits” defined by law. Canadian authorities may criminalize hate speech, impose restrictions on misinformation, and enforce broader controls over expression than would be possible in America���.Right to Self-Defense: Americans enjoy a constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms (Second Amendment), supporting a strong legal foundation for self-defense, including "castle doctrine" and "stand your ground" laws in many states. In Canada, firearm ownership is far more restricted, and self-defense rights are procedurally and legislatively limited, with such rights not being constitutionally enshrined and subject to government regulation�.Financial Autonomy: The U.S. Constitution provides stronger protections for financial privacy and property rights. Due process protections under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments make it much harder for authorities to freeze assets or seize property without judicial oversight. In Canada, recent high-profile events (e.g., freezing of bank accounts during the 2022 trucker protests) highlighted the government’s broader power to restrict financial access for political reasons�.Judicial and Evidentiary Protections: In the U.S., evidence obtained unlawfully is typically inadmissible in court (“fruit of the poisoned tree” doctrine), providing a stronger deterrent against illegal searches. Canada uses a more flexible test that balances fairness and the impact on the justice system's reputation, potentially allowing more leeway for the Crown to use contested evidence�.Structural and Philosophical DistinctionsRights Limitation: U.S. constitutional rights are considered “negative rights”—freedoms from government action—that cannot be overridden except in extraordinary cases. In contrast, the Canadian Charter allows for broad “reasonable limits” and the “notwithstanding clause,” granting governments the authority to override certain rights for legislative purposes���.Collective vs. Individual Rights: The Canadian system explicitly balances individual rights against collective interests and minority protections, whereas U.S. rights are fundamentally individualistic, with group rights typically not constitutionally prioritized��.In summary, Americans generally enjoy broader and more absolute protections for free expression, self-defense, and property than Canadians, reflecting foundational differences in constitutional philosophy and legal frameworks���.
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I have no further comment. I do have serious issues with him, but am relieved to know term limits happen. He won’t be around forever.
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