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  • Definition of Individual Rights - The Classic Liberal Blog May 29, 2009 at 2:49 pm

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  • [...] So how should we define the term “rights”? The blog, Classic Liberal, provides an excellent discussion, observing: Rights are an inherent part of a human being. Rights are yours at birth, given to you by nature or God, and permit you to act in your own self-interest with total control over your own life and property, so long as you do not infringe upon the same rights of others. Rights are not granted by the State. A legitimate government can only guarantee that the rights of all are equally protected. (from here) [...]

  • [...] So how should we define the term “rights”? The blog, Classic Liberal, provides an excellent discussion, observing: Rights are an inherent part of a human being. Rights are yours at birth, given to you by nature or God, and permit you to act in your own self-interest with total control over your own life and property, so long as you do not infringe upon the same rights of others. Rights are not granted by the State. A legitimate government can only guarantee that the rights of all are equally protected. (from here) [...]

  • molly bansemer December 6, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    i cant find the definition anywhere, where do i find what i asked for?

  • ak June 8, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Here's my simple definition:
    Individual rights is a legal term referring to what one is allowed to do and what can be done to an individual.

  • Different Scott September 15, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    As a business owner, I can't think of anything scarier that legalized drugs. I've already fired two this year for under performance. The cause was obvious.

  • Matt October 3, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Well said, CL. I might repost some of this with a link. This is good stuff.

  • Taylor October 20, 2011 at 6:22 am

    i dont understand...

  • Taylor October 20, 2011 at 6:23 am

    i need help with my work its called indervial rights need lots of examples plss