Rand Paul rejects 'rights based on your behavior' | MSNBC - http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-...
"“I don’t think I’ve ever used the word gay rights, because I don’t really believe in rights based on your behavior,” the Kentucky Republican told reporters in a videotaped interview that has received little attention since it was recorded in 2013." - Andrew C (see frenf.it)
"The Kentucky Republican may not have thought this one through. By Rand Paul’s reasoning, gun rights don’t exist because buying, carrying, and/or firing a weapon is a “behavior.” By Rand Paul’s reasoning, religious rights don’t exist because embracing a faith tradition, practicing its tenets, and attending services is a “behavior.” By Rand Paul’s reasoning, free-speech rights don’t exist because expressing one’s opinions and speaking one’s mind is a “behavior.” By Rand Paul’s reasoning, voting rights don’t exist because participating in an election and exercising the franchise is a “behavior.”" - Andrew C (see frenf.it)
"The Kentucky Republican may not have thought this one through. By Rand Paul’s reasoning, gun rights don’t exist because buying, carrying, and/or firing a weapon is a “behavior.” By Rand Paul’s reasoning, religious rights don’t exist because embracing a faith tradition, practicing its tenets, and attending services is a “behavior.” By Rand Paul’s reasoning, free-speech rights don’t exist because expressing one’s opinions and speaking one’s mind is a “behavior.” By Rand Paul’s reasoning, voting rights don’t exist because participating in an election and exercising the franchise is a “behavior.”" - Andrew C (see frenf.it)