I love how easily things go from "commercial privelege" to "universal right" in the minds of some people.

If having tuna fish stuck up your nose became a major trend, there are people who would expect government to provide it for everyone (it's a universal right!).

Tuna fish stuck up your nose?

There's an image that's going to stick with me the rest of the day.

I think you've got a good point about "rights creep." When I worked at Wal-Mart, we'd once in awhile have to ask people to leave the store. What we most often heard as we escorted them out? "But I have a right to shop here!"

Wait a second here - are you people seriously claiming that nostril fish and Wal-Mart shopping aren't universal rights?

Bah, you make me sick!

The only problem I really run into with this kind of thing is when the topic of medical care comes up. Does a person have a fundamental right to medical treatment, or is it only something you should get if it can be paid for (barring any generosity by people willing to pay for it/do it for free)?

My jury's still out on it. You feel like a monster saying, "Oh, can't pay for your broken arm? Well, hit the road sucker!" On the other hand, universal coverage by the government would lead to government subsidization of such, and we know how well enterprises grow and progress under governmental management.

Who's going to buy WIFI-enabled devices so all of these poor bastards can exercise their "fundamental right?" Hell, I'm not poor and *I* don't even own a WIFI capable device.

I think this falls into the liberal "Just do it for the chuldrun!" category of BS.

"It is to me a fundamental right to have access universally to information,"

What's the issue folks? Does anyone disagree?

"Newsom told a news conference that he was bracing for a battle with telephone and cable interests, along with state and U.S. regulators, whom he said were looking to derail a campaign by cities to offer free or low-cost municipal Wi-Fi services." - I would like to know more about this ? Does this not piss anyone off?

Newsome is following an angle to beat opposing business interests who are against his plan - why? Because it's bad for the cable guys and cable regulators (see business and government working together to protect profits and turf - hey they can get along!!!!)

Why does Newsome like:

a) yes, he can rationalize the plan with his political beliefs - universal access to information - his ego feels good. I don't disagree with him.

b)"Making wireless access affordable to the entire population of San Francisco was a vital step to differentiating the city in order to make it more economically competitive on a state, national and global level, Newsom said."

We've switched over our laptops here and trust me - it's very nice for business to have these hotspots - we already have them marked throughout the US.- conventions, head office, area sales offices, it's sweet.

I love how right wingers enjoy getting pissed on by corporations and government if it means limiting something that would be of benefit to all- including himself.

B

Sorry. Just don't think it's a "fundamental right." Unless, of course, you include it under the all-encompassing "pursuit of happiness."

And how long before he espouses the "right" of the homeless to have laptops?

"It is to me a fundamental right to have access universally to information."
What's the issue folks? Does anyone disagree?Sure I do. It's called "privacy." Or are you saying I have a fundamental right to know all your financial information, all your medical information, the event in your past that you are most ashamed of, what you and your wife/GF/SO did in bed last night, etc.?

Thanks Slu/Joe

maniac - for me it is simple - public information should be accessed by all. If libraries become a figure of the past and information (read education) is all electronic, yes, we must ensure it can be accessed by all.

Joe is right...people have no right to personal, private information. It is a line that can be easily defined. But it's about access to public information.

If you want to talk about keeping the government out of your bedroom joe, don't look at democrats as the culprits.

Slu - so if information is 'public' you don't agree that it should be accessible to all, by right? Some will say that if it's in the internet ether - well it's accessible - but is it if people can't afford sed access. As in affording a university education.

Slu, do you mind adding more to your point?

To me Education and Health Care are universal rights that every nation should strive to provide to its citizens. Others want to keep the education advantage to themselves....then point at those stupid n*****s and S****S.

Here's another where the right keeps my head scratching:

Government is generally bad and we should minimize it as much as possible and keep a close eye on what they are doing.....but....will jump up and down and defend Cheney's right to hold 'secret' energy policy meetings and keep these discussions from seeing the light of day.............why? Like right wingers against the freedom to information act. It just doesn't compute guys.

Bill

Dreamin. I love blogging. You all express your feelings the right way, because they are your feeling, focus on your blog it is great.

The brandHandbags Replicas Wholesale certainly believe that all potential customers, they have achieved. No woman who has had the experience of buying a pair of Christian Louboutin, and was not happy with them.

Hi there, please do tell us when we shall see a follow up!

Hello, this is a genuinelyexcellent posting. In theory I'd liketo write like this too - taking time and genuine work to create a brilliant post.!. but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never appear to acquire something done. Thank You

Hello, this is unquestionably a genuinelyexcellent put up. In concept I'd wish to produce like this as well - taking time and real work to create a brilliant post... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to obtain anything done. Thank You

Way to focus and straight to your point, i love it. Keep up the work people. Dont let anyone stop us bloggers.

Hey how are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and say that it's been a pleasure reading your blog. I have bookmarked your website so that I can come back & read more in the future as well. plz do keep up the quality writing

Cheers, I'm trying to collate all the sales and marketing related facts I can for my uni course at the moment!

Great wordpress blog here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care and see you soon

If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.

I added your blog to bookmarks. And i’ll read your articles more often! Before this, it would be possible for the government to arrest you just based on whatever you were saying, if they didn't like it.