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Having an opinion is a human right. So, in the sense that you should be free to believe that things shouldn't happen near you, yes, NIMBYism is a human right.
by onion2k 4y ago
Having an opinion is a human right. So, in the sense that you should be free to believe that things shouldn't happen near you, yes, NIMBYism is a human right.
Having people act on your opinion instead of their own isn't a right though. You also don't have a right not to be challenged, questioned, or laughed at for what you believe. You're free to believe anything you want, and other people are free to think you're an idiot for holding that belief. So while the freedom to believe in "NIMBYism" is a right, it has no actual value. Stating your opinion will always have consequences.