| Well, this leads back to the basic ethical question of rights, and whether or not the ones we hold so dear are, infact, inalienable. I happen to believe they are not, as if they were, we would all agree upon them, and uphold them. But, by the very notion that there exist cultures and societies with varying degrees of what they believe to be their rights, it shows that they are simply man made, and thus alienable.
I believe it is innate human behaviour to feel superior. We believe we are the only reasoning and rational beings on the planet. We believe that because we created tools, we are above animals. Yet, without such tools, we are pretty low on the food chain, if you think about it. So, how is it we can be the superior race? The only talent we hold above other animals is the ability to adapt. While it is a strong talent, it is hardly the superior one.
I think I'm rambling at this point, so I'll stop. Hopefully I've made some sense. If not, well, so be it. |