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To: E who wrote (28181)2/6/2004 11:49:46 AM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793895
 
Aren't we lucky that we don't live in South Korea or Myanmar?

Well, hello, E! I think you are all unlucky that you don't live in Waikiki like me. :>)

That was my "pursuit of Happiness" rant I pull out when I get to bantering with someone like Steven.



To: E who wrote (28181)2/7/2004 12:24:35 AM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793895
 
The problem with the concept of rights is that it has become a meaningless term. Every pressure group trots out the word "rights" as a synonym for priveleges bestowed by the State. Everyone takes a "gotta catch em all" attitude. The demand for rights in the United States has become more akin to the demand for special franchises under the medieval monarchies.

It has become a very threadbare, and may I even venture counterproductive, word.

Derek


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