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To: spunkets
A right exists regardless of whether, or not, it can be guaranteed by the govm't.

a question: then how is it created and how does it exist? just as an idea in your mind?

803 posted on 06/26/2003 11:15:55 AM PDT by jethropalerobber
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To: jethropalerobber
Re: rights

" a question: then how is it created and how does it exist? just as an idea in your mind?"

Yes, it starts out as an idea, then it's pondered. The question that needs to be answered is, "does it infringe on the rights of others". If the answer to that is no, then it's a valid right. Whether the right is substantial, or not, depends on the magnitude of the consequences to the individual. The right to life is certainly more substantial than the right to dust off your shoes.

Some argue there are animal rights. Can't be, animals can't exert their rights. There is a right to engage in commerce, but not to coerce the benefits from the commerce of others. Hence no right to health care, handouts, or any other service as an entitlement. They have a right to buy it, or recieve it as charity from willing sources.

909 posted on 06/26/2003 11:58:10 AM PDT by spunkets
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