Absolutism and fundamental rights.

[Rusty_Rebar]

So, I watched a bit of President Obama's inaugural address the other day, and I heard this quote, which got me thinking:

Although this is not a direct shot at second amendment rights, it is at the very least an oblique reference to it. But the thing is, we are dealing with fundamental rights here, and when we are dealing with fundamental rights absolutism is sort of appropriate.

So, I have heard that quote mentioned several times by various news personalities, and it is generally used as a wedge to imply that the NRA, gun rights activists, the Republican party at large are being absolutist, even extremist.

So, is it also absolutism that I feel people have an absolute right to say what is on their minds? Is it absolutism to believe that a woman has an absolute right to do what she deems appropriate with her body? Is it absolutism to stand for a persons absolute right to not have the government tap our phones, and keep all of our internet traffic? Why is it only when I talk about my absolute right to defend myself am I being absolutist?

[Lone_Gunman]

I believe that our fundamental rights are God given and absolute. The big government statists, regardless of what they call themselves, believe our rights are given by the government, are not absolute, and can be regulated, or even taken away by the government.

[dr16o49]

I believe that our fundamental rights are God given and absolute. The big government statists, regardless of what they call themselves, believe our rights are given by the government, are not absolute, and can be regulated, or even taken away by the government.

Excellent^^