As a side note, call the IRS with the above and let me know how it works out for you. Clearly I have less right to my earnings than someone who makes <$25K does. Laws are passed all the time in favor of one group at the detriment of another (affirmative action, progressive taxes, yadda yadda).
Although, in principle, I agree with you. We have veered far off the path of preserving Rights, by constantly chipping away at them through oppressive legislation. That is why I'm so adament about this issue; many people don't recognize the permanence of their rights, versus the transcience of government, and that lack of knowledge has cost us so very many freedoms! Too many young people today don't even know where their Rights stem from, they think "Rights" are gifts from Uncle Sam; when in fact, if our representative Republic and courts actually worked they way they should, it would be the opposite!