[robertpaulsen]

Defend how it is a collective right."

It's a right only held when one is a member of a group.

How can "freedom of assembly" be an individual right?

[Panzerlied]

"It's a right only held when one is a member of a group.

How can "freedom of assembly" be an individual right?"

I believe you are confusing the act or condition of assembly with the individual right to assemble. Acting in concert with one or more individuals in the expression of an individual right, does not create a collective right.

It is, perhaps, a subtle point; nonetheless it is important.

I leave you with the following question (Posed by Professor La Paz in Robert Heinlein's novel, "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress) to ponder: Are there any group or collective rights that are not individual rights as well? (my paraphrase)

This assignment is for the entire class, not just Robert! :>)

[dirtboy]

How can "freedom of assembly" be an individual right?

Individuals choose whether or not to be members of the group.

This is your lamest collectivist rant to date.