Human rights. Fundamental rights. Natural rights. Such are common parlances describing ‘rights’. Legal minds passionately talk about it, and fight for it. It is our bread and butter. It is our sword and shield.And yet, and yet, everyday, we find this so-called ‘rights’ supposedly inherent in all human beings being ignored, violated and trampled upon. Everyday, people are detained without trial. Everyday, people are persecuted for their religious beliefs and their less-than-normal sexual orientation. Everyday, people are stifled from speaking their thoughts. Everyday, people are suffering in their pursuit of their own happiness while pretty much minding their own business.
interesting article. in many ways i agree with you. As a law student myself i have been pondering on the issue of rights as an alienable appendage to each human. i am of the same view that this so called rights are nothing more then a localize manifestations on the idea of morality and justice. And like many idea it is flexible and changeable according to its localty. Interesting read.