Reader comments: Trade-offs necessary in open society
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Anonymous | 11:03 a.m. Feb. 17, 2008
As someone entitled to carry concealed weapons, I only hope someday I'm also proven responsible enough to determine for myself whether or not I can drink a whole pitcher of beer. I can, by the way.
uncannygunman | 11:21 a.m. Feb. 17, 2008
I think a society of absolute rights would be unworkable. Still, once we start describing rights in terms of trade-offs, are we not like the woman who agrees to sex for $1 million? We are merely prostitutes, negotiating our price.
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However, it is a curious oversight that he omits the right to keep and bear arms (guaranteed under both the Federal and Utah Constitutions).
Perhaps the editorial tirades demanding more gun control in the past were all a mistake?
Speaking of Las Vegas, better check the odds before betting that the Editors will defend gun rights!