> It muddles the meaning of rights, tarnishes the concept by equating the support for rights in general with a specific, controversial position I am sorry, but

> It muddles the meaning of rights, tarnishes the concept by equating the support for rights in general with a specific, controversial position I am sorry, but knowledge is not specific, it is a very old, basic and fundamental concept. Without knowledge, human race wouldn't exist. It is not some transient and quirky concept suddenly made up. Even if controversial, it is a good candidate to be considered a human right. indeed, in the UN declaration of human rights, there is a right to education already in article 26 - it is not that different from knowledge, but knowledge as a concept fits here much better.