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by otterley 937 days ago
Another example is driving licenses: driving is a privilege, not a right. If it were a right, there would be no such thing as a "license" to drive, and anyone, regardless of age or ability, could drive a motor vehicle anywhere.
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No, using public roads requires a license. The government may not tell you that you may not drive a motor vehicle on private property.
You can’t get very far driving only on private property. So you can’t really exercise your right to move freely via a motor vehicle if your ability is restricted to your own property (and the properties of those who grant you license to use theirs).