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"The public good is in nothing more essentially interested,
than in the protection of every individual’s private rights."

by:	Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780) English�jurist,�judge,�Tory�politician
Source:	Commentaries on the Laws of England, 1765-69
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Categories:	Authority, Constitution, Happiness, Individual Rights, Justice
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-- Mike, Norwalk
The premise and foundation of the U.S. could not be stated more clearly. -- Mike, Norwalk
-- Logan, Memphis, TN
And it is clear that today, in 2006 there is no greater threat to the US than the current leaderships assult upon these very premises. -- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
-- Joe, Rochester, MI
I see we have consensus... of course the definition of what an individual's private rights are most likely will differ widely among the above respondents. -- E Archer, NYC
What does Ron Paul think? -- Vexari, Indian Shores
Just what I was looking for. -- Jordan
"Individual Rights" ... not collective rights which is an oxymoron anyway. And Reston's observation is even more pertinent today. -- J Carlton, Calgary
-- jim k, Austin, Tx
Sure wish the government would quit doing what they claim is for our own public good. -- Cal, Lewisville, TX
-- watchman 13, USA
"Private Rights' herein obviously means 'Individual Fundamental Rights'.-- as Right to Life-Honour and Property. ... This - SirWilliam Blackstone's reminder needs to be more and more publicized to wider humanity. -- Vedapushpa, Bangalore
-- jim k, Austin

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