Inalienable vs. Unalienable Rights

http://appeal2heaven.com/2009/04/29/inalienable-vs-unalienable-rights/

Inalienable Rights are defined as: Rights which are not capable of being surrendered or transferred without the consent of the one possessing such rights.
According to Morrison v. State, Mo. App., 252 S.W.2d 97, 101.

Unalienable Rights are defined as: [Rights which are] incapable of being alienated, that is, sold and transferred.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition.

This is a fairly important philosophical distinction that has been lost through the evolution of language. It is highly important to understand that when the two words did hold separate meanings, the Declaration committee of the Continental Congress opted to use the word, “unalienable,” in the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, over Jefferson’s original wording which included, ‘inalienable.’

Without getting too deep into meta-ethics, it’s clear that the committee supported the idea that human rights, or Natural Rights, where inherent to all people and could not be transferred, even by those having the rights. Most importantly – these rights where not created by governments – but rather, where acknowledged to already pre-exist and supersede government.

Tom Harkin - Healthcare is an Inalienable Right

I beg to differ Mr. Harkin:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CREATOR [NOT CONGRESS] with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Bill Would Give President Emergency Control of Internet

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10320096-38.html

CNET News has obtained a copy of the 55-page draft (excerpt), which still appears to permit the president to seize temporary control of private-sector networks during a so-called cybersecurity emergency.

Probably the most controversial language begins in Section 201, which permits the president to "direct the national response to the cyber threat" if necessary for "the national defense and security." The White House is supposed to engage in "periodic mapping" of private networks deemed to be critical, and those companies "shall share" requested information with the federal government. ("Cyber" is defined as anything having to do with the Internet, telecommunications, computers, or computer networks.)

Judge: Afghanistan Detainess Can Use U.S. Courts

http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/terror_detainees/2009/04/02/198926.html

Where exactly in the Constitution does it say that people who have never set foot in the United States and who were captured in military operations in foreign countries have the same rights as US citizens?