Rights are not inherent or automatic. They are established, granted, legislated, fought for, etc. But they are not automatic.
In the absence of all law, the order is established through natural means. Survival of the fittest. We are not all equal as some are clearly better (stronger, faster, fitter, etc) at least for brief periods until the next heavyweight comes along.
In international politics we witness disrespect and inequality amongst sovereign nations. If all mankind were equal, this wouldn't happen. It is only through agreement that some effort is made towards such respect, just as it occurs within domestic boundaries.
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Date: 5/4/10 11:53 (UTC)In the absence of all law, the order is established through natural means. Survival of the fittest. We are not all equal as some are clearly better (stronger, faster, fitter, etc) at least for brief periods until the next heavyweight comes along.
In international politics we witness disrespect and inequality amongst sovereign nations. If all mankind were equal, this wouldn't happen. It is only through agreement that some effort is made towards such respect, just as it occurs within domestic boundaries.