SouthernBoy wrote:
And all rights derive from property. This is why those who live in countries where the People cannot own property also have very limited rights.
I must RESPECTFULLY disagree. While I understand that property rights are fundamental, and is often one of the first rights to be undermined by people with evil intentions, I have two problems with your statement.
First, one right is not derived from another, but rather
rights are co-existent/equal. One's right to freedom of conscience is not derived from the right to own land, or the right to a jury trial, etc.
Secondly, the owning of land does not confer/bestow/grant/etc. other rights but owning property is in itself a right. Indeed, even if I own no land (or any other property) I still have basic fundamental rights.
Your observation about citizens in other lands having few other rights recognized by their governments is astute but I dont think the former is the cause of the later, rather a continuation of the pattern of abuse.