W10 Can the government suspend human rights of some individuals for the 'good of the wider society'? /SooBin Moon
Can the government suspend human rights of some individuals for the 'good of the wider society'?
I think this question is 'I think it's possible!' This debate continues to this day. For example, there is a debate about 'whether to protect the human rights of criminals who commit heinous crimes'. I think such criminals have already lost their right to respect human rights. The right that human rights should be prioritized in all rights is right. However, I think human rights are no longer applicable to criminals who have harmed other people's right to life and human rights. There is no more human rights for those who have taken away others' lives.
I think exceptions should exist even if human rights have a universal character. Operating only in accordance with established rules in society can sometimes produce unexpected wrong results. In this case, we should not fear that discipline will not be applied equally, but should ultimately exercise the insight to examine what the purpose of discipline is.
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