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Re:Post-Apocalyptic Programming by infinite8s on Monday August 08, 2022 @07:48PM (#32392506)
Who decides on the fundamental rights?
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Re:Post-Apocalyptic Programming by wrycoder on Monday August 08, 2022 @08:50PM (#32392928)
The people as a whole get together and decide, e.g. draw up a Constitution and then form a government to enforce those rights.

If they don't, then the strongest horse in the area will decide.

Take your pick.

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Re:Post-Apocalyptic Programming by WalterBright on Monday August 08, 2022 @09:40PM (#32393272)
Your rights are inherent to being a human being. You are endowed by your Creator with the inalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. A libertarian government would be one that enforces those rights.

Governments do not grant rights. They either enforce or abrogate them.

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