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J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Rights in this sense are just another word for permissions. Governments grant permissions. Permissions are entirely jurisdictional. 

One can alway choose to act without permission. I highly recommend it.
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Kolomona | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Asking for permission assumes that one has authority to grant said permission. 

I recognize no earthly authority. 🙂
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J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 When does your driver’s license expire? 😜
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Kolomona | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Touche
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Kolomona | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Sadly what I believe to be right and wrong does not matter, when those who believe otherwise possess more bullets than I could ever own.

Though it pains me so, I try to live in such a manner that minimizes my suffering.
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J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 I respect the sentiment fully. Doing what is “right” regardless of permissions is the way. Consequences are a good guiding light for most of these decisions.

Love breaking a shit rule.
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Kolomona | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Unfortunately I read that question completely wrong. I would definitely fail this exam. ☹️
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J | 19 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Definitely a fail. My War of 1812 knowledge is severely lacking. 😂