The only selfish basis for such would be consequential; the effect of respecting rights, or not, on ones own life.
I believe that’s about what i showed, thank you very much.
Sure, I agree with you on that point, I think. Rights are derived from man’s nature. In a social context, it is objectively selfish to respect and protect the rights of others because, among other reasons, it leaves the individual free to use his mind and enjoy the fruits of his labor (i.e. survive and pursue happiness). A society that didn’t respect rights is the type of society that D.A. was alluding to before: An uncivilized society where everyone’s life and property is up for grabs.