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Pastimes : THE SLIGHTLY MODERATED BOXING RING

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To: Neocon who wrote (11889)5/3/2002 12:14:12 PM
From: thames_sider  Read Replies (3) of 21057
 
But what are 'rights' except what our government, or whatever body has power over us, has granted? You may have the 'right' to life - but this doesn't mean you're immortal, or that you won't drown if you fall in the sea...
and if you come to the UK, try exerting your right to bear a weapon and you won't even be allowed on the plane - unless, of course, you really are in an accepted militia...

I'm not keen on the language of rights. Privileges, maybe.

Why do I 'reasonably' need a rifle for self-defence? (Answer - I don't.) Live by the gun, die at the end of one... and for those that choose that method, I count it no loss to the world.
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