[Reader-list] reader-list Digest, Vol 68, Issue 62Freedom and right to express at what cost to society.?

[Rakesh Iyer]

Dear all

I can understand the point that freedom of expression is more important than
peace, for after all any peace without any freedom of expression is only the
lull before the storm waiting to happen. Plus of course, it hampers one of
the basic human rights of citizens.

However, the other question which is confusing my mind, as pointed out in
the article, is regarding nation-states providing rights to citizens. I
don't know much on this, so it would be good if we can discuss on whether
it's nation-states which act as the agencies to provide rights (and hence
without them people can't ask for rights), or is it that rights are inherent
irrespective of whether nation-states exist or not.

Regards

Rakesh