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[–] Kannibal [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

Remember this is about Japanese law, but your question is important for the USA

Basically, "everything is legal unless forbidden", vs the old Soviet style "everything is forbidden unless permitted."

[–] [Deleted] 0 points (+0|-0)

Correct. In the US we are granted rights by our Maker, and we decide to grant the government an ability to restrict some of these rights, upon review.