Have we got this "rights" thing all wrong?
I really do get that people have rights. Have all the rights you want, I don't care. But what about me right to be protected as a member of society from the excesses of everyone elses rights? Where to their "rights" end and their "Responsibilities " kick in.?
Forget "The Law" . If I do no harm I should be free to do anything I choose.. But the moment I cross that line and do harm, the whole weight of society should justly land on me. No wonder people want to go dig bunkers in the mountains.
Own all the guns you want. But be licenced for them and responsible for their security, OR ELSE!. Do all the drugs you want.. But hurt someone while you are high and that adds years to your sentence. lots of years..Its not about rights.. Its about your responsibility to society.
(Gets down off soapbox)
Forget "The Law" . If I do no harm I should be free to do anything I choose.. But the moment I cross that line and do harm, the whole weight of society should justly land on me. No wonder people want to go dig bunkers in the mountains.
Own all the guns you want. But be licenced for them and responsible for their security, OR ELSE!. Do all the drugs you want.. But hurt someone while you are high and that adds years to your sentence. lots of years..Its not about rights.. Its about your responsibility to society.
(Gets down off soapbox)
70-79, M
