The interaction of man and state is an immense topic. It is quite obvious that without the state as a government apparatus, chaos arises everywhere. It is absolutely necessary to fight crime, resolve conflicts and disputes that arise, and provide protection from external encroachments. But it can also turn from an apparatus of defense into an apparatus of oppression and suppression, the entire history of human civilization confirms this. It is known, after all, that "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
It is imperative that every citizen of the state, along with responsibilities, has rights. Inalienable, belonging to him from the moment of birth. Simply because he is a person and a citizen of this state. Rights that no one (including senior officials) can take away from him.
Why is this needed? First of all, so that a person does not feel like a tiny insignificant "cog" in a huge and powerful state machine, on which nothing depends. A person who knows that he has inalienable rights takes it for granted that he is a person. Not a “cog”, not a faceless crumb in the same faceless biomass, but a free person whose rights no one dares to violate or restrict.
Such people clearly know what and within what limits the state can demand from them, and where lawlessness and arbitrariness begin. Therefore, they can defend their violated rights themselves and help others to defend them. They will not be indifferent to the mistakes and wrong actions of their bosses, even of the highest level, but will demand their correction. Thus, perhaps, saving them from the corruption of the authorities, and their country from big troubles.
Unfortunately, the entire course of Russian history was aimed at suppressing the personality, muffling its self-esteem and initiative. The expressions that set the teeth on edge: "What do you want most of all?" or "Keep your head down!" speak eloquently about this. The manifestation of "individualism" was considered an unworthy deed that deserved the condemnation of society. We must resolutely get rid of this! If the citizens of Russia will take an active position in life, will be ready to resolutely defend their rights, not considering themselves "cogs", our society will have a chance to change the situation for the better.
