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FoolThemAll · 05-24-2005, 06:08 PM

Age 21/Male
Lifelong resident of the United States
Roman Catholic (with a few heresies)
Economic Conservative, Social Moderate Republican/Libertarian
My response: #3

I believe in negative rights. I believe that the right not to be physically harmed or killed is the most important of all rights, and may only be violated justifiably when no other practical alternative exists to combat unjustified violations. In certain cases of self-defense, for example.

I don't believe in positive rights, such as the right to food and medical care or the right to police/fire/army protection. I tend to believe that a limited number of them fit well into the realm of government, and knowing that some people will receive help without repaying doesn't cost me any sleep, but I don't believe anyone has a right to them.

I'd like to add that I also agree with choice 5 as it is worded, but as far as rights go, I'm sticking with 3.

05-24-2005, 06:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
FoolThemAll Walking is Still Honest Location: Seattle, WA	Age 21/Male Lifelong resident of the United States Roman Catholic (with a few heresies) Economic Conservative, Social Moderate Republican/Libertarian My response: #3 I believe in negative rights. I believe that the right not to be physically harmed or killed is the most important of all rights, and may only be violated justifiably when no other practical alternative exists to combat unjustified violations. In certain cases of self-defense, for example. I don't believe in positive rights, such as the right to food and medical care or the right to police/fire/army protection. I tend to believe that a limited number of them fit well into the realm of government, and knowing that some people will receive help without repaying doesn't cost me any sleep, but I don't believe anyone has a right to them. I'd like to add that I also agree with choice 5 as it is worded, but as far as rights go, I'm sticking with 3. __________________ I wonder if we're stuck in Rome.