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In what sense can rights be considered as claims? What is the advantage of characterizing rights in this way?

Certainly, rights are claimed, for example a women can claim it is her right to have to option of aborting a pregnancy, or a terminally ill person may claim it is their right to die with dignity by euthanasia. But at what point is a right a claim to something, or a liberty, rather than an entitlement? Why/when should (or shouldn't) right be characterized as claims? Please avoid making this a discussion of your opinion on certain controversial topics, but certainly use examples to express your thoughts in an unbiased manner!

Public Comments

1. So I can go to the airport and get my rights? Sheesh that was the first place they took them away!