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Originally Posted by Graham
We have the wealth, so do the Americans, but the human rights are most certainly not a "luxury" that we can take for granted.
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The argument was that, on balance, human rights (at home) will become more of an issue for people when they are relatively wealthy and well educated. Put simply, people will care more about their neighbour being imprisoned without trial when they don't have to worry where they will find their next meal.
I wasn't saying human rights are a luxury we can take for granted. Rather, it starts to matter more when other needs are met. (Mind you, that's little consolation for the person on the receiving end of abuse)
I'm not sure I like the implications, but I think there is some truth in it.