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That's an argument of no human rights.. whatever anyone does is now "free". What about the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Countries have repeatedly
by rgbrenner 9y ago
That's an argument of no human rights.. whatever anyone does is now "free".
What about the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Countries have repeatedly pledged to uphold it.
Just a couple of recent examples:
In 2000, the Millennium Declaration says "We resolve therefore: To respect fully and uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights." It was unanimously adopted by the UN.
NK wasn't there.. but they were at the World Summit a few years later... where a similar statement was again adopted unanimously:
We reaffirm the solemn commitment of our States to fulfil their obligations to
promote universal respect for and the observance and protection of all human rights
and fundamental freedoms for all in accordance with the Charter, the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and other instruments relating to human rights and
international law. The universal nature of these rights and freedoms is beyond
question.
There is a definition of freedom that everyone, including NK, agrees with.. It's defined in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- StavrosK 9y agoYes, agreed. I was arguing with someone on whether homosexual couples should be allowed to adopt, and one of their arguments was "no, because many countries in Asia and Africa don't let them either". My response was "if you're bringing up those countries as examples to follow, you need to reevaluate your position".