Community Discussion on Human Rights

Today's task is simple:

Set up your account at blogger.com. This will enable you to post comments to the class.

Now please read the 6 Questions below and then respond to TWO of them. Then, wait to read what others have written, and then comment on two different classmates' ideas. These questions are on the topic of Fundamental Human Rights and were inspired by the article "Intrinsic worth, consent, and coercion in economic contexts." YOU DO NOT NEED TO READ THIS ARTICLE NOW.

The Questions:

1) In general what is your point of view on human beings' fundamental/basic rights? Why do you have this view?

2) To what extent should the government ensure that these 'fundamental rights' are protected... especially outside of employee/employer work contracts?

3) Since employees consent to working contracts, should they alone be responsible to make the best possible decisions that cover their fundamental rights? Why or why not?

4) What does 'Self Sufficiency' mean to you? How does a 'self-sufficient' adult male live his life? How does a 'self-sufficient' adult female live her life?

5) Give an example of a situation where an employer's regulations might (unknowingly) compromise the employee's fundamental human rights.

6) Do you believe that in the market economy, humans lose their intrinsic value and are forced/coerced to give up some basic human rights? Discuss.