It is Dangerous to Be Right When the Government is Wrong: The Case for Personal Freedom
Thomas Nelson (2011)
| Abstract | Introduction: where do our rights come from? -- Jefferson's masterpiece: the Declaration of Independence -- Get off my land : the right to own property -- Names will never hurt me : the freedom of speech -- I left my rights in San Franscisco : the freedom of association -- You can leave any time you want: the freedom to travel -- You can leave me alone : the right to privacy -- That flesh is mine : you own your body -- Sticks and stones will break my bones : the right to self-defense -- You'll hear from me : the right to petition the government for redress of grievances -- War . . .war . . .what is it good for? : the right to enjoy peace -- When the devil turns round on you : the right to fairness from the government -- A dime isn't worth a penny anymore : the right to sound money -- Theft by any other name : the right to spend your own money -- A ride on Dr. Feinberg's bus : the right to be governed by laws with moral limits -- Disobeying stupidity : the right to ignore the state -- Conclusion. | |||||||||
| Keywords | Civil rights Civil rights Philosophy Liberty Philosophy Natural law Philosophy | |||||||||
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| Call number | JC599.U5.N25 2011 | |||||||||
| ISBN(s) | 9781595553508 1595553509 | |||||||||
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