I used to think that having a drivers license was a "right" as well.
There's nothin' wrong with privileges. I'm all for 'em. I still have a few. I'm all for "rights" too but I don't seem to have as many of those. The problem arises when one doesn't know the difference.
I know what it feels like to be wrong. Flat wrong. How you stand it in such great measure is amazing.
As to law, it's not my job to know. Ignorance is still not an excuse.
Conyers, hon, this is your freaking job we're talking about. You're pampered and privileged with many benefits to do this job. You've been in this position for years, you're an attorney, staff and resources up the wazoo, so you got me. I can't figure your excuse.
Obviously, you have no excuse. You like to sound slow, burdened down, and preyed upon. Not with your benefits, privileges, and "rights." ! The truth is you have an agenda, an ideology, and a lack of respect for individual rights due your group think. You are part of the privileged class rather then a public servant. As usual you've got it bass ackwards!