Jay, you'd have to admit that there is such a thing as natural law or the unavoidable putting to use of one's God-given equipment; i.e., "run" fast, "bite" deep, "think" up new employment for the jawbone of an ass. As for natural rights, I'm inclined to agree; give em a Magna Charta and they'll take a Bill of Rights. Oddly, in a nice, comfy social compact where you don't have to stay up all night pulling guard, rolling over and exposing one's belly is always in demand.

jack