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Inalienable Rights

The phrase 'inalienable rights' was likely first used in 1725. It is synonymous with 'natural rights' and 'God given rights' The word inalienable draws attention to the idea that such rights are immutable. This concept of such rights, due everyone at birth, is the foundation of the rule of law - which is the foundation of our government. Rule of Law is the foundation of all truly successful governments. England was first to rely on it through its Common Law. Then America developed it further and placed it at the center of the new government for the United States. Though both have at times strayed, these governments were set up as guardians of these fundamental rights and the people to whom they belong. This portal is the place to assign categories and articless that present and discuss the concept of rights as it concerned colonial Americans, America's founders, and how rights are understood today. Candidate topic outline: The philosophical foundation for the concept of rights Aristotle, Locke, etc. How are such rights reconciled with society and government? America's Common Law Heritage 'Rule of Law' explained Papers, letters, and pamphlets in 18th century America that dealt with rights (These should also be assigned to American Independence Rights as defined in our constitution and its amendments (These should also be assigned to Federalism and Democracy.) Other definition of 'rights' used in the American political discussion

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