Do you believe we have the right to sexual privacy in the USA, at least as long as we don’t hurt anyone else? I thought so. That’s a libertarian position, a freedom loving position. Some will disagree with such freedoms, such as those who would like to see our government and laws mirror the doctrines of a particular religious persuasion.

Be dismayed, then, you freedom lovers, that a US Court of Appeals refuses to acknowledge that we have the right to sexual privacy, and that the US Supreme Court has refused to take the case on further appeal.

The excerpt below talks about the Alabama ban on sale of adult toys, and how the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld the ban (saying our constitution does NOT provide a right to sexual privacy). The US Supreme Court has refused to review the decision.

The author gives a nice overview for the layman showing how the constitution is structured and how it’s ridiculous for a court to say that the “right to sexual privacy” is not listed, for neither is the “right to marry” listed either.

Please remember that the President gets to appoint federal judges, who then make rulings affecting our daily lives. When we elect moral crusaders as presidents, we run the risk of getting moral crusaders as judges, deciding our freedoms or lack thereof.

Toying with your freedom - PittsburghLIVE.com: “In its July ruling, the circuit court was concerned that siding with the toy merchants could open the door to the legalization of behaviors such as prostitution. Since using the toys and engaging in physical acts are permissible — as long as money is not exchanged — the court appears more troubled by commerce than sex. It referred several issues in the case back to the U.S. District Court for review — including whether states have the right to legislate morality. (If they do not, the laws of all states will be voided.)

The majority opinion stated the U.S. Constitution does not include a right to sexual privacy. True, but not the way the judges suggest.

The Constitution is a simple, short document divided into seven sections called ‘articles.’ It is the blueprint for the structure and operation of the federal government.

Rights are not mentioned. Nor should they be. The Founders understood that the state cannot grant rights. Only God can, and does for all. And to protect us from it, the Bill of Rights tells the government what it must not do.

The right of sexual privacy is not listed, but neither are your rights to marry, have children or do almost anything you want whenever you want. Unless otherwise addressed in those documents, you are free to live as you wish, but do not interfere with another’s rights.”