On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 14:16:16 -0700, "Tom S." wrote:


"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Martin X. Moleski, SJ" wrote in message
...

It seems to me that flying is not a right; it is a privilege and a
joy.


Actually, flying IS a right. In the US, our rights are not granted by our
government, we simply have them.

Actually, you're both wrong...sorta.

What you have is the natural right to travel/move about freely in public.
HOW you move about, though, is subject to limitations. Same with driving.
Same with guns: you have the right to a proper self-defense and
self-protection, but not necessarily a right to own/carry GUNS.

The right of the people shall not be infringed.
It says you "the people" have the right to own firearms and that right
shall not be infringed. Certainly it can be controlled such as where
you carry.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com


Travel/freedom of movement is PRIMARY; the right to FLY is derivative.