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To: Neocon who wrote (2621)	5/7/1999 8:03:00 PM
From: Dave Reed	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13056

I brought it up because I've been struggling to understand what you mean when you talk about a "right". From reading your postings, I've gotten the impression that your idea of a right is anything that's left over after we (you?, the majority?) decide what's in society's best interest. To me, that's the same as saying that there are no rights because my idea of a right is something that is fundamental and can't be taken away. So, is there a "right" to free speech if the government can decide (based on as many studies as you feel are needed) that fictional novels (or television, or religion, or non-conforming political views) are not good for society and so therefor must be restricted? Or is free speech a privilege that people enjoy until such time as the government opts to curtail it to provide some benefit to society at large? Dave