T. Lex's statement is correct as rights are what people agree on, but based on custom, tradition, etc., and the power structure at the time. This changes over time and changes back again.
A good example are gun rights, leadership at it's core doesn't like concepts like Sam Colt's definition of equality. Here in the US, custom and traditions are different than other places and citizens have what is recognized as rights to firearms. Leadership gives on this as it not in it's best interest to round up and arrest everybody that has a gun. Citizens in return agree to some degree of regulation of their rights. Here, this has moved in one direction or another over time.
A good example are gun rights, leadership at it's core doesn't like concepts like Sam Colt's definition of equality. Here in the US, custom and traditions are different than other places and citizens have what is recognized as rights to firearms. Leadership gives on this as it not in it's best interest to round up and arrest everybody that has a gun. Citizens in return agree to some degree of regulation of their rights. Here, this has moved in one direction or another over time.