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To: OWK
turns a blind eye to the concept of rights.

I have yet to hear of the right to smoke crack.

Now you will take that as a red herring, but there is substance in that statement, because it encompasses the inherent threat to others by engaging in such activity.

136 posted on 01/15/2002 8:45:41 AM PST by Texaggie79
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To: Texaggie79
I have yet to hear of the right to smoke crack.

I have yet to hear of the right to go to a store and buy milk.

144 posted on 01/15/2002 8:51:29 AM PST by Lev
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To: Texaggie79
I have yet to hear of the right to smoke crack.

Among others, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Rights need not be enumerated. Powers are.

153 posted on 01/15/2002 8:58:39 AM PST by Protagoras
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