Our rights do not originate with government, but they are to be "secured" by government.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Fundamental Questions

Here are some fundamental philosophical questions that I'm curious as to other peoples opinions.

1) Are rights "unalienable" or are they privileges granted by the government?

2) Should laws and rights insure equal treatment or equal outcome?

3) Do groups have rights that supercede individual rights?

4) Do individuals have the right to the labor or property of other individuals by means of force?

5) At what point does an individual have the right to use force against another individual?

6) Should the "rule of law" be applied to everybody equally, or does "might make right"?

7) Does society have the right to force individuals to be charitable?

8) Is there a right for individuals to use force to protect themselves, their family and their property?

9) Obedience to the Government
  • Should all laws be obeyed?
  • Is civil disobedience justifiable?
  • Should jury's be allowed to acquit the accused if they believe the Law is unjust?

    10) Knowing that you could lose your life, be injured, or imprisoned:
  • Would you fight to protect your basic rights and liberty?
  • Would you send your child to fight for basic rights and liberty?
  • What rights would you fight for?
  • What rights would you abandon before fighting for?
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