Rights Generally Archives - LearningFramework

July

When you hear “X should be a human right”, do you think it means that the government should not impede people from obtaining X or that the Government is obligated to provide X?

July 7, 2022

By B

Many would argue that this need (the human right) is so fundamental, that the government must provide it. I say that this proposes a murky and difficult line to support. For example, say single-payer health care was considered a right. What if the single-payer disappeared....

May

Should freedom of speech include the ability to spread lies that are presented as truth?

May 7, 2022

In Governance, Rights Generally

By B

QUORA: Should freedom of speech include the ability to spread lies that are presented as truth? Definitely not. However, there are already laws against this: fraud and defamation. In fact, a winning fraud case can produce treble (3x) damages. But I always argue this generally. That is, we...

December

As we look in the mirror, we need to be honest and acknowledge that one of the greatest failures, committed by voters and media alike, was the failure to ask the right questions. What are they?

December 26, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

As we look in the mirror, we need to be honest and acknowledge that one of the greatest failures, committed by voters and media alike, was the failure to ask the right questions. What are they? What are these politicians doing to protect my freedom? What are...

December

Why do people make the mistake of calling privileges ‘rights’? Is it not true that a right is something that can not be taken away? Is it not more accurate to say that something is a privilege if it can be taken away?

December 13, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

Why do people make the mistake of calling privileges ‘rights’? Is it not true that a right is something that can not be taken away? Is it not more accurate to say that something is a privilege if it can be taken away? Yes, if it...

November

In ‘democracy’ as we know it today, what values are more important to you: Human rights, or the will/vote the people?

November 23, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

In 'democracy' as we know it today, what values are more important to you: Human rights, or the will/vote the people? The human right to freedom of the thought is the most important. The political system and democracy must act to maximize and protect freedom of thought. You must...

November

How come freedom of choice and fundamental options are interrelated?

November 19, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

How come freedom of choice and fundamental options are interrelated? This is a super easy question. We have free choice so that we can seek objective truth. From my web-site: "… However, one way to preserve an open-door mind is through a deference to God. Deferential humility, because it requires...

November

According to Benjamin Franklin, Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech. Taking into account this statement, how important is freedom of speech?

November 19, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

According to Benjamin Franklin, Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech. Taking into account this statement, how important is freedom of speech? *? Liberty IS freedom of thought. The two are identical concepts. AND, free speech is the...

November

Would you rather be censored by the government, or would you prefer to be cancelled by the people?

November 19, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

Would you rather be censored by the government, or would you prefer to be cancelled by the people? Canceled. In time, so long as the word can get out (no censorship), truth wins. ALWAYS: Chappelle Says He Loves ‘Being Canceled,’ Feels Like When He Quit ‘Chappelle’s Show’" It...

November

Johannes Radebe said “It’s tough to know that we still exist in a world where others don’t have human rights”. How can countries be encouraged to improve their human rights?

November 18, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

Johannes Radebe said "It's tough to know that we still exist in a world where others don't have human rights". How can countries be encouraged to improve their human rights? There is only one way, encourage the people to be self reliant and self governing. The...

November

Why is censorship allowed in an open democratic society?

November 18, 2021

In Rights Generally

By B

Why is censorship allowed in an open democratic society? It shouldn’t be allowed. It is vile. Personally, I think misinformation creates problems that can be overcome by a rational society, but censorship is wrong. My son and I did an informal survey. We asked people … Which is worse? Misinformation Censorship. Results The...