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In lugnet.general, Tom McDonald writes:
> In lugnet.dear-lego, Wayne R. Hussey writes:
> > Just the same way that driving is a privilage,
> > and not a right, your access to TLG information is a privilage.
>
> This is not analogous. Driving is not a priviledge anymore - and if you think
> differently, imagine having this "priviledge" is immediately and permanently
> revoked, and see how well our world economy would get along without it. But if
> we are going to speak of priviledge, driving is no more of a priviledge than
> free speech.
<snipped most of post that I agree with>
I would argue (hence the .debate follow-up) that driving IS a priviledge as
opposed to a right. The necessity of high-speed transfer of stuff (and it's
effect on our economy) has nothing to do with it being a priviledge or a right.
If driving were a right, you would not need an operator's license. (mildy
circular, I know - but I'm tired and can't do better right now)
Operating a car is no more a right than operating a lawnmower is.
James
http://www.shades-of-night.com/lego/
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