Kullervo
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I agree with [MENTION=22061]ginniebean[/MENTION] and I'm a libertarian, but it's not the vehemence in assertion that makes the notion of inalienable rights "solid"; it's the evidence from practicing these principles and the tremendous success of the USA that makes such principles "solid". As they say, the proof of the pudding is in its eating thereof.
I agree with your line of reasoning more than hers in this case; though I'm sure we'd disagree about the extent to which people should have rights.
It is better to think about what should work best (and there are a number of ways to estimate this) in making decisions on what should be awarded, as opposed to the feelings of a moment. It concerns me a lot that people are highly emotionally invested in their views, which makes it hard to have a calm discussion about them.
Contrary to what people may think, there is little in my perception of rights - and this can be extended to positions I take on an issue generally - that i wouldn't alter if I could be convinced that doing so would benefit me and people I care about, as well as making society as a whole more stable and prosperous, in the long term.