We think we have 'rights'. Most of us believe we have the 'right' to water, the 'right' to healthcare, or even the 'right' to affordable housing and a 'living wage'. 'Rights' are appealing because they promise an easier life. We believe that without 'rights', life is a lawless, dangerous experience; leaving us exposed to suffering and exploitation. 'Rights' are guaranteed entitlements. But what in life is guaranteed? The sunrise? It's very, very likely the sun will come up to

Authority is considered to be the 'right' to determine, adjudicate, command or control. But if 'rights' don't exist, then nobody can possibly have the 'right' to command or control you. If all we have is the ability to respond to reality; to a world outside our control: Then we can only command or control ourselves. No intelligence, privilege or self belief gives anyone the right to command or control you. There is no authority above you, regardless of your status. You're not

If 'rights' don't exist, and there is no authority above you, you're free to do what you want. And so is everybody else. But what if someone wants to do something that stops you doing what you want? Whose choice takes priority? Life is a constant, unmanageable negotiation between what everyone wants and what everyone else wants. There's no way to safely legislate the infinite choices of several billion people: Who has the wisdom and impartiality to make our choices for us and