Kyle Scott, who teaches political theory and constitutional law at the University of Houston, argues that life, liberty, and property are interconnected rights. Scott offered these comments Nov. 10, 2009, during a North Carolina History Project lecture at Campbell University Law School. To watch full-length presentations of John Locke Foundation events, click here.
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