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Would you agree that all humans should have free access to the following things?

Asked by Hobbes (7368points) July 12th, 2010

Clean, fresh air
Clean, fresh water
A range of healthy and tasty food
Immediate, competent, compassionate medical care
Funeral services
Prevention of and protection from violence, natural disasters and accidental harm.
Impartial mediation of conflicts
Space and materials for research and creative work
Communications and information technology
Access to competent and informed education in any subject
Access to parts of nature untouched by human intervention
Efficient and clean waste disposal
Cleanly generated power
An efficient and pleasant Public Transportation system

A furnished dwelling which is structurally sound, keeps out the elements, is spacious, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and in which it is possible to regulate the temperature. This dwelling should have areas for cooking, dining, working, toilet/grooming, sleeping and general living and should be located so that the occupants have easy access to everything listed above.

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If we were somehow able to guarantee every human being access to all these things, and the accompanying maintenance and infrastructure, I believe nearly all interpersonal violence would stop. Would you agree?

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