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[quote author=grum_pe1@hotmail.com link=topic=4835.msg41977#msg41977 date=1349464768]
which part of having a driving license make it a privilege rather than a right to you Grahamm?

You do not have the right to drive a car, you must past a test to be allowed to do it.

You do not have to pass a test to have the right to freedom of expression, a fair trial, the right to go about your lawful business without let or hindrence etc etc etc.
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ok you said above you dont have the right to drive a car - based on the fact you need to pass a test, ok. In turn making it a privilege, great.  HOWEVER what l'm implying is - a driving test was introduced not that long ago so.  so was driving it a privilege  BEFORE the test was introduced or a right?  For example, and a real analogy-

l own a knife.  Its my right to have, own and use this knife.  5 years later, you now need to sit a competency test to gain a license  to own and use a knife.  Is it then now deemed a privilege because you now ned to sit a test?  Even though before they enforced a license it wouldnt have been classed a privilege??

Does this make sense.