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I think it's just a terminology thing. Naturally our rights are inalienable, but we tend to rely on our governments to enforce this reality.
by c22 11y ago
I think it's just a terminology thing. Naturally our rights are inalienable, but we tend to rely on our governments to enforce this reality.
- mondoshawan 11y agoThe terminology here is absolutely key, though. A government cannot imbue someone with "rights" -- only privileges.
- Bjartr 11y agoFor those who are interested, there is more information of the philosophy of natural/inalienable rights available on Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_and_legal_rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_and_legal_rights