Of course, they all excuse their actions by saying they are compelled, even against their will, to observe the rights of criminals. Although, historically, one who violated the rights of another, forfeited his own, our system has a vested interest in granting rights to predators. But have you ever considered what a right is? The term "rights" has been sanctified both religiously and civically, "God given rights", "inalienable rights", "Natural rights".