Do You know what your rights are ? - The Firearms Forum

Shizamus · 07-20-2003, 11:50 PM

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Do you know what your 'rights' are?

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Posted: July 19, 2003
1:00 a.m. Eastern

By Kyle Williams

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© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com

It's disgusting to see how words that should be respected and revered in our society are thrown around like they have no meaning. In politics specifically, we constantly hear of our basic human rights, but far too many of these "rights" we have no right to at all.

You do not have the right to health care. Despite what the democratic candidates for president might be saying these days, God never gave us a right to the luxury of health care and comfort. John Kerry recently said in a campaign speech, "Health care will not be merely the rhetoric of a campaign, not a promise made and lost ... we will at long-last make health care available and affordable a right, not a privilege for every American in our country." Appealing to a sense of human rights is good politics, but not good sense – do not be fooled.

You do not have a right to education.

You do not have a right to good food, though welfare is attempting to take care of that.

In the midst of problems in the economy, we hear from politicians who speak of a "right" to employment. There is no right to a good job.

What is the common problem with all of these so-called "rights"? Each one requires that the government facilitate and provide for these "rights" – something that is not the government's role.

The issue is not that providing food, health care, employment and education is a problem, except for it being unconstitutional. The issue is that if a government were to provide these social services, it brings everyone down to the lowest common denominator in quality.

Just look at health care in Britain and Canada – it's a wreck. Looking at the quality of the rest of our government, I somehow don't see how food and government-funded nutrition would be any better.

Additionally, it's insane to say that we all have a right to employment unless you want to open up the possibility that everyone work for federal and state governments. FDR took a stab at it, but our government was never intended to create and retain programs that employ millions.

Lastly, America is already an example of what happens when we look at education as a human right – our government educational system is in shambles.

In a free society, responsible people are required to help those less fortunate through charity, but when government assumes the role of charity organizations, a dangerous road is ahead.

You do not have a right to spam-free e-mail. You do not have a right to a salesmen-free phone line. You do not have a right to employment, food, health care or education. These things can be provided through a free market and the generosity of others, but it's not the government's role to provide them, unless you want a full-blown United Socialist States of America.

Moreover, when society seriously claims that these are "rights," you trivialize real human rights like free speech, freedom of religion and freedom of association – three examples of human rights that are under threat daily in our nation.

The preamble to the Constitution speaks of securing the "blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." Too many today whine for phony human rights and are thereby degrading the blessings of liberty to themselves, their peers and the generations who follow them.

The bottom line is this: Do the people of America plan on being selfish – demanding these social services – or will they be responsible by laying these things on the free market and charity. One system has worked in the past, the other doesn't work – you decide.

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1952Sniper · 07-21-2003, 08:50 AM

Another great article by Kyle Williams!

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The issue is not that providing food, health care, employment and education is a problem, except for it being unconstitutional. The issue is that if a government were to provide these social services, it brings everyone down to the lowest common denominator in quality.

Ask the Russians about that one. I'm sure they'll tell you how great it was when their government provided everything.

FN_Project90 · 07-21-2003, 11:09 AM

patients rights are a big thing to me, mainly because my insurance was almost dropped because I was not going to college, why was'nt I in school? I had Lymphoma, I could not be in school. I was put on a cobra policy which is up in 2 months, where will I get health insurance? I don't know, I hope I stay in remission though. And you see all these commercials for the company I am with and how compassionate they are, how caring, and how they are here for you, well its a bunch of bunk. I think that the right to good health care is along the lines of 2 of the big freedoms my pursuit of life and happieness.

07-20-2003, 11:50 PM	#1
Shizamus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Vermont Posts: 891	Do You know what your rights are ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you know what your 'rights' are? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: July 19, 2003 1:00 a.m. Eastern By Kyle Williams -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com It's disgusting to see how words that should be respected and revered in our society are thrown around like they have no meaning. In politics specifically, we constantly hear of our basic human rights, but far too many of these "rights" we have no right to at all. You do not have the right to health care. Despite what the democratic candidates for president might be saying these days, God never gave us a right to the luxury of health care and comfort. John Kerry recently said in a campaign speech, "Health care will not be merely the rhetoric of a campaign, not a promise made and lost ... we will at long-last make health care available and affordable a right, not a privilege for every American in our country." Appealing to a sense of human rights is good politics, but not good sense – do not be fooled. You do not have a right to education. You do not have a right to good food, though welfare is attempting to take care of that. In the midst of problems in the economy, we hear from politicians who speak of a "right" to employment. There is no right to a good job. What is the common problem with all of these so-called "rights"? Each one requires that the government facilitate and provide for these "rights" – something that is not the government's role. The issue is not that providing food, health care, employment and education is a problem, except for it being unconstitutional. The issue is that if a government were to provide these social services, it brings everyone down to the lowest common denominator in quality. Just look at health care in Britain and Canada – it's a wreck. Looking at the quality of the rest of our government, I somehow don't see how food and government-funded nutrition would be any better. Additionally, it's insane to say that we all have a right to employment unless you want to open up the possibility that everyone work for federal and state governments. FDR took a stab at it, but our government was never intended to create and retain programs that employ millions. Lastly, America is already an example of what happens when we look at education as a human right – our government educational system is in shambles. In a free society, responsible people are required to help those less fortunate through charity, but when government assumes the role of charity organizations, a dangerous road is ahead. You do not have a right to spam-free e-mail. You do not have a right to a salesmen-free phone line. You do not have a right to employment, food, health care or education. These things can be provided through a free market and the generosity of others, but it's not the government's role to provide them, unless you want a full-blown United Socialist States of America. Moreover, when society seriously claims that these are "rights," you trivialize real human rights like free speech, freedom of religion and freedom of association – three examples of human rights that are under threat daily in our nation. The preamble to the Constitution speaks of securing the "blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." Too many today whine for phony human rights and are thereby degrading the blessings of liberty to themselves, their peers and the generations who follow them. The bottom line is this: Do the people of America plan on being selfish – demanding these social services – or will they be responsible by laying these things on the free market and charity. One system has worked in the past, the other doesn't work – you decide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Offer! In Kyle Williams' newly released book, "Seen and Heard," America's youngest national columnist takes on the establishment, offering clear evidence that a leftist agenda is at work in our nation. His lively, energetic analysis of current events is both informative and entertaining and will leave readers with a better understanding of the daily attacks against traditional family values. Order your copy now in ShopNetDaily! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kyle Williams is 14 years old, homeschooled and lives in a rural community in America's heartland. Each week, he offers his unique perspective exclusively to the readers of WorldNetDaily. __________________ “The Matrix is a system, Neo, and that system is our enemy. When you are inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters, the very minds we are trying to save. Until we do, these people are part of that system and that makes them our enemies. You have to understand that most of these people are not ready to be unplugged and many are so hopelessly dependent on the system, they’ll fight to protect it. “The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work, when you go to church, when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.” - Morpheus, in the movie, “The Matrix” -->

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FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	patients rights are a big thing to me, mainly because my insurance was almost dropped because I was not going to college, why was'nt I in school? I had Lymphoma, I could not be in school. I was put on a cobra policy which is up in 2 months, where will I get health insurance? I don't know, I hope I stay in remission though. And you see all these commercials for the company I am with and how compassionate they are, how caring, and how they are here for you, well its a bunch of bunk. I think that the right to good health care is along the lines of 2 of the big freedoms my pursuit of life and happieness. __________________ Things n' Stuff