What is a RIGHT? - The Firearms Forum

Marlin T · 01-17-2010, 01:37 AM

Andrew Napolitano defines a right

I think he pretty much nails it, do you think he left anything out?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLGma_tA6Ps

Bobitis · 01-17-2010, 11:36 AM

I'd say that pretty much covers it.

RunningOnMT · 01-17-2010, 12:04 PM

+10 for the good judge. Why can't we have logical thinkers like this in elected office?

bcj1755 · 01-17-2010, 02:39 PM

I saw a bit of his latest series on Friday's Beck Show. I wonder if The Judge is related to Jackboot Janet

Now that would be funny

rentalguy1 · 01-17-2010, 03:29 PM

A right can only be bestowed by the Creator. Anything else is just a law...

wpage · 01-17-2010, 03:52 PM

"What is truth?" JC

Bobitis · 01-17-2010, 07:21 PM

Truth is what you perceive it to be.
Doesn't mean you're right. You just think you are.
The fact that I may disagree with you doesn't mean I'm wrong.

What is torture?

It's all personal opinion. Your opinion is no more valid than mine.
When your opinion gives cause to infringe on mine, we have a problem.

That's where the rights issue comes into play.

Rights weren't bestowed by any god. There's too many religious heads of state to condone such a concept. They are granted at birth.

We all have the right to life and to better ourselves. No one has the right to take that away.

Suwannee Tim · 01-17-2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobitis

Truth is what you perceive it to be.
Doesn't mean you're right. You just think you are.
The fact that I may disagree with you doesn't mean I'm wrong.

What is torture?

It's all personal opinion. Your opinion is no more valid than mine.
When your opinion gives cause to infringe on mine, we have a problem.

That's where the rights issue comes into play.

Rights weren't bestowed by any god. There's too many religious heads of state to condone such a concept. They are granted at birth.

We all have the right to life and to better ourselves. No one has the right to take that away.

This is called "moral relativism" and it is anathema to me.

jack404 · 01-17-2010, 08:29 PM

A Right

"A perceived endowment of capability, access or purpose bestowed on a person at birth depending on the nation in which they live , many nations have different rights and some have none. Thank God that you are born where you are if you have rights."

General Sir Thomas Blamey 1940 ( later Feild Marshall of the Australian Army WW2)

who'd be rolling in his grave, swearing a blue streak at the loss of Rights we have lost here.

01-17-2010, 01:37 AM	#1
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	What is a RIGHT? Andrew Napolitano defines a right I think he pretty much nails it, do you think he left anything out? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLGma_tA6Ps __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< -->

01-17-2010, 11:36 AM	#2
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: What is a RIGHT? I'd say that pretty much covers it. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

01-17-2010, 12:04 PM	#3
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: What is a RIGHT? +10 for the good judge. Why can't we have logical thinkers like this in elected office?

01-17-2010, 02:39 PM	#4
bcj1755 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villiany Posts: 4,357	Re: What is a RIGHT? I saw a bit of his latest series on Friday's Beck Show. I wonder if The Judge is related to Jackboot Janet Now that would be funny __________________ History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever. Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges - Cicero If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. - Samuel Adams

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rentalguy1 Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mountains of NE TN. Posts: 884	Re: What is a RIGHT? A right can only be bestowed by the Creator. Anything else is just a law...

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wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: What is a RIGHT? "What is truth?" JC

01-17-2010, 07:21 PM	#7
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: What is a RIGHT? Truth is what you perceive it to be. Doesn't mean you're right. You just think you are. The fact that I may disagree with you doesn't mean I'm wrong. What is torture? It's all personal opinion. Your opinion is no more valid than mine. When your opinion gives cause to infringe on mine, we have a problem. That's where the rights issue comes into play. Rights weren't bestowed by any god. There's too many religious heads of state to condone such a concept. They are granted at birth. We all have the right to life and to better ourselves. No one has the right to take that away. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

01-17-2010, 08:29 PM	#9
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: What is a RIGHT? A Right "A perceived endowment of capability, access or purpose bestowed on a person at birth depending on the nation in which they live , many nations have different rights and some have none. Thank God that you are born where you are if you have rights." General Sir Thomas Blamey 1940 ( later Feild Marshall of the Australian Army WW2) who'd be rolling in his grave, swearing a blue streak at the loss of Rights we have lost here.