"Too_Many_Tools" wrote:

As I have said before, a right can be denied is a privilege.

Use a gun incorrectly and see how long your right remains intact.


Cute semantic distinction, but I don't believe it is correct. What
exactly do you think falls in the category of "rights" as you define
the word? Some counter examples for you to ponder (at least making a
distinction between how you want the word to be defined and how others
use it) is the "certain inalienable rights" of life, liberty, and
pursuit of happiness. Since we routinely deny felons of their liberty
and pursuit of happiness, and occasionally of their lives, I guess our
forefathers should have said "certain privileges" to meet your
semantic benchmark?
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