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I think of it like most other "rights": You have the right to know the truth, you have the right to tell the truth, but you don't have the right to force someon
by dalmo3 6y ago
I think of it like most other "rights": You have the right to know the truth, you have the right to tell the truth, but you don't have the right to force someone else to tell you the truth.
- desertraven 6y agoCan I interpret that as you being against the killing of those who speak the truth? And in reference to your last point, what are you getting at there? Is there something you’re observing in the world that justifies forceful extraction of truth being the focal point of your comment?
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- dalmo3 6y agoFirst, yes, right to know and tell, pretty much against any form of punishment. The last point is in reference to your use of the word "entitled." English is not my first language, so I might interpret this wrong, but when one says "I'm entitled to X" it is heavily implied that "someone else should give me X when I ask," and I disagree with that in general, except in settings where those are the terms agreed (I suppose public service would be one).
- desertraven 6y agoAhhh! Thank you for the explanation, and also for taking the time to make me more aware of my words (and English is my first language!) I suppose it’s hard to categorise what forms of truth would be a right. And in some cases it could directly oppose privacy.