Feb 20, 2022 • 7M

Why not rights for travelers? (podcast)

Americans should define freedom in their lives, not give it away in advance (3 November 2021)

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Timothy Snyder
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“For a nation that talks so much about freedom, we Americans do a very bad job at defining and demanding our rights.  Every time we enter an airport, for example, we invite private companies to treat us badly. 

Why shouldn't travelers have rights?  Rights begin from human beings and from human situations, such as travel.  None of us can get where we need…

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