Are we dealing with "human rights" in the USA and around the world in the correct manner?

2019-12-30T14:10:10-05:00

Please take some time to read this article posted in The Guardian entitled - "The case against human rights". (https://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/dec/04/-sp-case-against-human-rights)

As we think about the issue of human rights at the dawn of 3rd Decade of the 21st Century the security and stability of the USA if the World in part hinges on issues of "human rights." So, the question is this:

Are human rights a topic that is in one of your TOP three concerns either in the USA or a global issue you think about frequently!

Objective: As members of the RP family, we have seen much in terms of human rights on levels that perhaps some may not direct exposure. Therefore, I am interested in thoughts and feelings about ways human rights can be improved.

Note: All opinions and insights are welcomed. If the article cited above has impacted your thinking, please specify the area in the article and address your pros & cons. History is replete with issues of human rights. Our nation, like others, has and continues to deal with various issues that have been labeled in the human rights realm. As we approach the 250 anniversary (2026) of the founding of our nation what will, or should human rights reflect in the next 250 years?
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Follow-up 22 Mar 2023

It is interesting that as of this date 923 people viewed this article, yet ONY three voted. That is sad!!!

I had hoped more would have shown the courage to at least vote. In voting I wonder if they may have felt they were taking a position but not know why they were voting as they do.

Voting on any topic takes courage! I am so sorry that 920 of the 923 who viewed this post did feel human rights were worth their time to consider and lean their voice. This result would indicate that 99.9967% of my fellow RallyPoint family don't give hoot about human rights. This I find - astounding!!!

Maybe, this is why our nation, and the world is in such turmoil fraught with the seething ignorance being displayed that leads to attitudes that diminish the whole of humanity because of the lack of caring to answer a
simple question about where the priority of dignity must always lay. The found made this simple:

"We the people..." "...in order to..." have the courage and conviction to "...form a MORE PERFECT union..." must assure and insure the human right to have the capacity to "...insure domestic tranquility..." through the capacity to "...providing for the common defense..." especially for the defenseless of those unable to defend themselves (not unwilling, but unable - a huge difference) so that as we in genuine partnership work to "...promote the general welfare..." we recognize in ourselves and in each other that the general welfare is fragile when enslaves the many in favor of the control by the few so that as we work to eliminate injustice in all its obvious and insidious forms we do eventually, hopefully sooner rather than later "...establish justice for ALL..." so that ALL can "... secure the blessing of liberty to (themselves) and (their) posterity..." so that "...any nation so 'conceived' in liberty does not perish from the earth..." thus remaining the beacon to a world searching for answers.

Just saying my 'friends', just saying.................

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Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Dec 30 at 2019 2:19 PM

2019-12-30T14:19:06-05:00

CPO Nate S. something is wrong with the link, but I will retype it and review the information

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Dec 30 at 2019 2:47 PM

2019-12-30T14:47:42-05:00

I wish that the choices included "Other" inasmuch as I can't rank my concerns. And if I could, the rankings would vary from day to day. I would, however, easily classify human rights as synonymous with the individual liberties enumerated in the Declaration of Independence - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - which ranks high for me. However, so long as my government respects those and serves to insure them, they fall off my radar. Sadly, the rising influence of the progressive Left who seek to expand government intrusion into my life keeps the issue popping up on the edges of my screen. One of the greatest weapons that the Left wields is that many of my fellow citizens, like people around the world, are all too ready and willing to surrender these rights in exchange for a tyranny that will free them from personal responsibility. And, in many cases, I believe that those who lack the same type of limited government that we enjoy, have the same right to replace it as We have, as it says in the Declaration of Independence. Reread that document and you'll find that it doesn't limit that right to Americans only. If they then choose to live in servility, who am I to deny them that right? At this point, my logic precludes me from interfering in their business. If they wish to cast off their human rights, who are We to say they can't? In other words, their choice to live in servility is not a vital interest of the United States. Their lack of human rights is an issue best addressed by them alone. (Of course, if they need help, I wouldn't mind providing it SO LONG AS we don't fight their battles for them)

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Dec 31 at 2019 9:26 AM

2019-12-31T09:26:45-05:00

A VERY long treatise bemoaning a percieved problem while offering no solution.

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made Dec 31 at 2019 11:08 AM

2019-12-31T11:08:52-05:00

You pose a complicated question...here's my best attempt at a concise answer.

"Human Rights"; are these rights we grant ourselves as members of a society, "natural" rights inherent to all mankind,or rights given to us by a higher power? If a society grants rights...it can just as easily take them away. If we're relying solely on nature to define our "rights"...humans are no different than other "social" animals such as primates, wolves, and ants. For me, we have to determine what our true human rights are within the context of being intentionally and purposefully placed on this earth. I believe the world's "problem" (as pertains to this issue) stems from two digressive paths...either ignoring, or perverting the will of said "Higher Power". Governments who do not answer to the divine are at the mercy of the fluctuating ethics of those who rule them. Likewise, societies who have embraced false gods of vengeance and death will show no mercy. Unfortunately, the answer is one few will accept...because it is hard to believe in something you have to "feel" to "see", difficult to see through the hypocrisy of many, and harder still to reject the things we all seem to value over peace.