Rights and Freedoms guaranteed in the Charter should be limited. They should not be absolute. Discuss.

This essay states and explains the reason behind this statement. It explains some of the Charter's effects and limitations. I have examined several ponit of views in this esssay such as the historical point of view, the moral/ethical point of view and the current point of view. I have supported and explained these points through a well know quote about absolute power by Lord Acton,an English historian. Lord Acton, an English historian, once …

…limit on government's power, this can not happen in today's world. We are protected by our own limits. I think we should never argue about the limits on our rights and freedoms in the Charter. So you see, compared to the past, I believe our rights and freedoms are eternal and absolute. Just remember the limits work in our favor and that whether it is absolute power, rights and/or freedoms, they will corrupt absolutely.