rights come with borders

David, I am of similar age to you, so we have a lot in common. It is better to examine how rights overlap and compromise to promote living together. One of my big peeves is the dismissal of negative externalities by companies that are making our lives more and more difficult. Hope to read more of your work as time goes by. Smiles!!

Anaya, you speak wisely! There will always be disagreements, but we should have a fair means to handle them. We also need to focus on honoring each other by seeing ourselves as others do, which you allude to. Smiles!!!

Anne-Lise, yes! Our rights and those of others we interact with affect us all. That effect determines how our society functions. I would hope people would try to think of others first, but that doesn't seem to be how we function at least here. Many have the feeling that life is all about me. I'm uncertain how this can end well. Perhaps people like you and I can change the world a little piece at a time. We're trying!! I love that you are kind!!!!

IE, thanks for this comment. People often don't realize that our rights intersect with those of others who may not appreciate what we're doing. We need to exercise care and consider how we might need to lower our own profile. Living quietly and not destroying the environment goes a long way to help us live together. This is a major issue in life that affects everything we do really. You get it! Smiles!!

Tom, you are on target with this comment. People with money and high-placed "friends" use the legal system to wear down any opposition or at least delay justice for many years...people even die waiting for just compensation. The influence of those with huge financial resources is a huge problem here now.