Why does anybody “need” free speech? Have you any idea how DANGEROUS such a thing is?
Why does anybody “need” freedom to practice their religious beliefs? Do you know how many people have died in the name of religion?!
Why does anybody “need” the right to peaceably assemble? That’s how riots start.
Why does anybody “need” the right to petition the government for redress? That is truly dangerous thinking. The government knows what is best.
Why does anybody “need” access to a free press? It was a much less dangerous society when news was filtered through 3 networks, 1 radio station, and a fairness doctrine. These days, anybody can hear just about anything. Tell me that’s not dangerous?
My natural rights are not subject to justification of need or government permission. They’re mine.
When it comes to my natural rights, I’m not a renter.
I’m an owner.
BTTT for the excellent points in posts 41 and 42.