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"If I am ever unexpectedly stopped in my car by the police, my response after pulling over in a populated area is to politely and clearly inform them that I am unarmed, I am recording everything, if they want to take me to the police station that they will need to appoint a lawyer, and I am now using my USA federal right to silence."

"Time will come and riding horses will be seen by the whole society as a severe animal rights violation!"

"Not being treated as equal IS oppression."

"Never kill yourself because you are too poor to feed your children or your family. You are a part of this world, and the country you live on it. It is your right to be happy, educated and with your children and family. You must fight for your rights, kill for your rights but never die for them."

"The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter was pending; besides, we hold our rights neither from them nor from the Lords."

"Positive rights are the right to shelter, the right to education, the right to health care, the right to a living wage. These things are - these are, I would call them, more properly, political rights rather than positive rights. And they are extremely tricky, because now we are dealing with things that are zero sum."
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"Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity."

"Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight."

"Only by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out."

"People think that LGBTs adopting children will hurt them, but it's not being in loving homes that hurts children most."

"Never be content to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon. Your rights could be next."
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