The question at hand is one of moral fortitude. Rights are never absolute because they change consistently throughout the course of time. An example of this is the debate of chivalry by modern feminists. Chivalry is something considered just and appropriate to the Victorian era of society, whilst today, feminists see it as a sign of patriarchal dominance, i.e. hegemonic masculinity. The same can be said about any basic human right. The problem does not lie in a system of 'government protection' because ultimately, human rights are controlled by the people. Human rights also change accordin...
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