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To: Solon who wrote (34991)4/8/2013 2:55:57 AM
From: Greg or e  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 69300
 
"Rights are granted by social agreement"

No they're not but if they were, then they can be taken away, which means they were never a "right in the first place.

"A toddler has as much right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as any other person."

That's the law right now but since laws are man made that too could easily change to allow for killing newborns. Peter Singer, Richard Dawkins and Planned Parenthood would all like to see that change so they can get rid of those whom they deem to be inferior.

"Pretend we encounter aliens from another planet."

No thanks I'll leave you to live in your fantasy world where pigs are more valuable than unborn babies.