It's always assumed that rights are a good, but as Bruce discusses in this cast, a replay of one of the most popular My History Can Beat Up Your Politics casts, this is not always the even trade off it appears. Rights complicate democracy and the political process, though it may be for a very good reason. So long as we are not blind to how they are working, they may have great merit. But a recent court case brings up the challenges with rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices