The right granted by the Constitution is, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This right stands and must be valued to bestow upon fellow citizens the same and equal rights. A citizen should not infringe on another citizen’s rights. Unification of America begins as we come together as American citizens with no labels separating us. Respect encompasses not letting your personal beliefs override the rights of another. During the civil rights movement African Americans were deprived of their rights due to their skin color. The only thing separating them from other Americans was their skin color. This discrimination resulted in the banning of African Americans in certain locations and business as well as the abuse they faced for a fact that they cannot change. Every American deserves these rights as a citizen and no government or person has the ability to take those rights