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> Driving without harming others is a "right."

It is actually not. It is a privilege. You have to earn it and you can lose it. In some states (maybe all?) you agree to this FACT when you get your license.

https://driversed.com/driving-information/the-driving-privil...

> An unlicensed unregistered driver who drives responsibly has done nothing wrong, and anyone stopping that person is a tyrant who has no place in our society.

They're unlicensed because they either didn't take the required training, or lost their license, or perhaps lost significant vision. It is irresponsible for others (such as family) to let them drive.

And regarding the tyrant thing. hyperbole? are you trolling?



Rights don't come from the government. The government can only infringe upon rights. The fact that tyrants will try to stop you does not mean it isn't a right.

>They're unlicensed because they either didn't take the required training, or lost their license, or perhaps lost significant vision.

Or they're unlicensed because they meet the standards and more, perhaps even trained as professional drivers. They may be far more safe than others but merely believe driving is a right, and thus do not submit to infringements. If you've been on the road, you can see having a license has little bearing on whether you are a safe driver.

>In some states (maybe all?) you agree to this FACT when you get your license

Those who haven't gotten a license haven't agreed with that "fact."

>https://driversed.com/driving-information/the-driving-privil...

I thought you would enjoy one quote from the website you cited: "No one has more right to the road than anyone else." That is, their statement necessarily agrees those with a license have no more right to use the road than anyone else such as those who don't.




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