Posts Tagged ‘Rights’
Rights vs. Freedoms
I've talked about this on several occasions but some things have become more focused for me lately as pertains to verbiage. I'm hoping that by discussing on Gonzo Times I'll be able to present this thought to people who might be in positions to implement it more fully than I. Many people talk about "Freedom of the Press" or "Free Speech". They [...]
The Elephant In The Border Shack
I'm very concerned about what I consider to be a blindingly obvious fact. There's actually an argument right now about immigration. This is completely ludicrous. Worse yet, the argument is about how to curtail it and "protect our borders". If this wasn't so infinitely offensive it would be hilarious. I won't go into the racism arguments because I [...]
Limitations and Understanding: The Individual Above the State
When considering the state and its proper function in society, we must first begin with the notion of what a state is under various forms of society. In the totalitarian society, the state is the source of power and possesses absolute control over property. In the democratic society, the majority possesses power up to and including the power [...]