After the ratification of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights was added to ensure the protection of individual liberties against government infringement. Among these amendments, the Ninth Amendment is often considered one of the most ambiguous, as it states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. In light of this, which of the following statements best reflects the implications of the Ninth Amendment concerning unenumerated rights?