Originally Posted By: canvasback
Craig, do you really want to allow the definition and perpetuation of your rights by a body....

....The action of this rancher and those citizens who stood by him demonstrate clearly, to me, that the origins of rights don't start with any government. They may start with God, they may start within each of us, but they don't start with the state.


I believe my rights in the US have to be established and defended by the US. A quick look at world news and foreign relations would show the value of theory. That has little to do with knowing that rights seem to be under constant attack from within.

I don't think the rancher story has ended or is it a good example of higher rights superseding the state. It was clearly a pr calculation. Wondered before, if 'ranching' fees are paid, will anyone be able to ranch that land.