an article in which these basic needs are guaranteed to the people. A third conflict in the two documents has to do with the right for individuals to freely choose any spouse they would like. This right is specifically mentioned in article 16 when it is said, “Restrictions many not be placed on whom you marry.” This right is not stated in the U.S. Bill of Rights and is even unclear at the state level her in the United States.3.I believe the UDHR reflects a greater number of security-oriented rights. It seems as though the 30 articles of the UDHR more clearly protect peoples’ well being than the 10 articles of the United States Bill of Rights. There are three articles in particular which prompted me to select the UDHR. The first Article I looked at was Article 27. It states, “Every individual has the right to participate in the cultural life of their community.” The U.S. Bill of rights discusses how people may express themselves in any way they please, but there is no Article, which clearly defines peoples’ right to get involved with the cultural life of the community. Article 24 of the UDHR protects individuals in a manner, which the U.S. Bill of Rights does not. This articles says individuals have the right to take regular holidays and rest. A person’s well being and health is protected by an article such as this and the U.S. Bill of Rights completely lacks any article of the kind. Since it is the well being of individuals is what is being discussed with security-oriented rights, Article 25 of the UDHR must be mentioned. This article is a classic example of a security-oriented right. This right allows individuals “to have their basic needs met.” To allow someone their basic needs is one in the same with preserving one’s well being and the U.S. Bill of Rights lacks an article such as this.4.I personally believe that all people should be treated equally and no on...
