Helen was nothing if not blunt. My take on it is not a literal 'there are no rights', but that (at least sometimes) we have to lay claim to them before they can be realised.
Also, I've always wondered about the source of 'rights' from a secular perspective. Sure, we can say they come from God, but not everyone believes in God. This has little to do with the quote, I'm just wondering.
As for Roland, well, he's Roland. There's no arguing with him. And I may not feel as harsh as he does about it all, but friends and lovers lie for a lot of reasons--some of which are to protect the loved one/friend. Anything from 'no, you don't look like you've gained weight' to staying together for the sake of the children. Lies, for duty, they are.
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Date: 2008-05-28 07:09 am (UTC)Also, I've always wondered about the source of 'rights' from a secular perspective. Sure, we can say they come from God, but not everyone believes in God. This has little to do with the quote, I'm just wondering.
As for Roland, well, he's Roland. There's no arguing with him. And I may not feel as harsh as he does about it all, but friends and lovers lie for a lot of reasons--some of which are to protect the loved one/friend. Anything from 'no, you don't look like you've gained weight' to staying together for the sake of the children. Lies, for duty, they are.