You USED TO lose your rights to do certain things when you act in an irresponsible way.
^^^ a major problem with society these days. People think their rights are whatever they desire.
Cry of the poor...1999:
"I'm poor, but I want a home....so it's my right to own one....Harry Reid should make banks give me a loan".
Cry of the irresponsible...2009:
"I'm poor, so I can't afford the payment for the loan Harry made the bank give me...it's my right to not have to forclose....Harry, bail me out".