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A | A negative right is a right to be free of something. The opposite concept is [[positive right]]s. | ||
In order for someone to fulfil your | In order for someone to fulfil your negative right to life they simply must not murder you. Failing to help someone is not a violation of the negative right to life.{{Fact}} | ||
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Revision as of 09:41, 19 May 2013
A negative right is a right to be free of something. The opposite concept is positive rights.
In order for someone to fulfil your negative right to life they simply must not murder you. Failing to help someone is not a violation of the negative right to life.[citation needed]
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- Negative and positive rights at Wikipedia