This is a stupid essay. Yes, we never had such legal right, but when we say “right(s)” it rarely means in exact legal terms, unless the article is published on

This is a stupid essay. Yes, we never had such legal right, but when we say “right(s)” it rarely means in exact legal terms, unless the article is published on a legal journal. There are problems with the NYT essay, but this is not one. In a good faith discussion, we should assume the other side’s statement can be interpreted in a common sense way, not a radically ridiculous way. Ever heard of someone says “you have no right to talk to me like this!” Do you think this person is making a legal argument?