Because something is in fact provided, be it by the government or the market, does not in the least confer to me a right. If it does, then I have no idea what you mean by &quot;right.&quot;<p>The fact that I can rely on the existence of high-quality open source software to use in my projects does not mean that I may demand that you or anyone else write it and offer it for free. If I go hiking on the trail near my house, I know that I can expect &quot;free&quot; plastic bags in the city dispenser to clean up after my dog. Their existence does not make it my &quot;right&quot; to receive them for free.