Hutterites Case Study

Human rights and freedoms are basic standards within a western, democratic society that are provided to entitled civilians, without government intervention. However, these liberties must be taken into consideration along with societal order and national security. In the situation that public safety may be at risk, the government must restrict these liberties for the common good. The case study of the Hutterites was a significant illustration of the Canadian government’s beliefs that the goals of society prevail over the freedom of a group of individuals. Since 1974, the Albertan government passed a legislation requiring all drivers of motor vehicles to hold valid licences that bear their photographs. Until May 2003, this condition could be