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The 2nd amendment ensures me the right to gun.It does not force anyone to sell me a gun.The first amendment ensures me the right to peaceful assemble, not the right to force others to assemble with me.
What are negative rights?
It says you have the right to counsel, not the right to force someone to be your counsel.Two different things.
Congress shall make no law ...
... Shall not be infringed
These are all negative rights. They restrict someone (the government) from doing something.
... Shall enjoy the right ... By an impartial jury ... And to have the assistance of counsel....
These are positive rights. That's why we have compulsory jury service and court-appointed attorneys for indigents.