Comments by "Seven Proxies" (@sevenproxies4255) on "British Muslims say Life is Getting Better" video.
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There are no rights devoid of compulsion. That's just a fantasy of liberalism.
Even the rights that might not by themselves require anyones labour to make happen, you'll still need to rely on labour from someone else in protecting them.
Like the right to freedom of speech for example. Doesn't cost anyone anything for you to speak. BUT if someone tramples on your right to freedom of speech, who's going to defend it from their abuse? You, the individual?
Might work if you only have one or two antagonists to go up against. But what if it's an entire gang or an army? Are you still going to be able to defend your right to freedom of speech on your own? No, you'll probably die in the attempt.
You need help. From policemen, soldiers, courts and government. They are compelled to do their duty in protecting that basic right, so that you can enjoy it.
If all of them decide that they're not going to be compelled to help protect your right to freedom of speech, then you, de facto, have no right to freedom of speech.
So all rights, no matter how basic or cheap in terms of resources and labour are always derived from compulsion and duty.
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