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Taken away illegally, hence a "murder". It's not a right if it can be legally taken away by your government. Speech is a right. Driving is a privilege.

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Rights are not granted by governments, they are recognized by governments. They exist as part of our culture.

Rights are not granted by culture, they are recognized by culture. They exist regardless of whether they are violated.

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