Aethelwine wrote:
Respect is, like a lot of english words, a word with multiple meanings.
In one sense of the word respect has to be earned, in the sense where the respect given is an honour. But there is also the sense where respect is simply about treating someone civily, granting them basic human rights. These rights if earned at all are earned simply by being human.
It is not uncommon for people denying human rights to use the argument respect is earned.
It is clear that is not your intent from the rest of the context, but that is one reason why the bold opening may cause confusion.
I dig Aeth! Thanks for you input!
Peace!