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    7 hours ago

    Another thorny legal issue for republicans:

    Do the “human rights” of black slaves trump the property rights of their owners? And how are you supposed to protect your economic rights other than by beating the shit out of them?

    Do the “privacy rights” of guests and tenants trump the property rights of their landlords? And how are you supposed to protect your economic rights other than by recording their every move on your property?

    It’s basically the same fucking question. And it’s such a thorny and contentious one finding a balance must be hard.

    Because in a sane society, basic human rights clearly do not have precedence over any other rights, right?