I'm going to disagree with this statement, but for the simple fact that people have a qualified right to travel. I state qualified, simply because of those measures in place to assure a reasonable measure of safety.
If a person doesn't have the ability to exercise the right to freely travel, utilizing whatever technology available, then what kind of liberty do we truly enjoy? While the Framers of the Constitution couldn't have foreseen planes, trains, and automobiles, certainly they wouldn't discounted one particular means as a mere privilege.
You DO have a right to travel. If you own the car, bicycle, plane, etc., you may use it to travel as you see fit. If you own the roads, you can do so without fear of police in re: speed limits as well (think in terms of a large ranch, on which you can travel from your barn to your house to the East Barn or the South Guest House, etc.)
Put in other terms, I saw this video a few days ago:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTcNcA_zViw[/ame]
I want one. I could use this or a modified version of it to travel to and from work, never have to worry about street signs, speed limits, traffic, etc., and never once have to deal with TSA from the time I go into my back yard to take off until I land at work and go inside. No flight plans, no security screenings, etc. The catch is that you have to own the aircraft to take advantage of that; You as a passenger have no right to be on the plane owned by American Airlines. You may purchase passage on that plane, but they do not HAVE to sell it to you, nor is that an irrevocable contract.
I could technically fly my little H4 with an AK slung across my chest and a pistol on my hip, no issues. (not sure if this would apply if I crossed state lines.)
Your point is valid; I don't dispute it in re: the right to travel. The method/mode of travel is the only issue here.
Blessings,
Bill