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To: VRWC_minion
The Declaration of Independence reminds us of the origin of rights.

I have read it and I still don't see where the right to smoke is. I see what your saying about the rights for property and I see that these bans are being done with due process. I fail to see where the state cannot ban smoking and I fail to see where the smoker has the right to smoke.

You really don't get it do you? I thought you were pulling my leg. I thought no one still clung to these childish notions.

Rights are not granted by documents, the Declaration, or the Constitution, or any other document made by men. Reread the Declaration and pay particular attention to the part that reminds us of where rights come from.

216 posted on 10/03/2002 8:00:42 AM PDT by Protagoras
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To: ThomasJefferson
Where do you think real estate property rights originate from ? Hint:They are not inherent rights.
223 posted on 10/03/2002 8:14:44 AM PDT by VRWC_minion
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