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April 22, 2005
Freedom
Freedom is a loaded word, these days. Some define freedom as the right to speak one's mind freely without imprisonment. Others define freedom as the right to speak one's mind freely without criticism. Depending on who you ask, freedom can have many meanings. Does freedom mean being able to work for wages in a free market, or as some believe, to work for a fixed wage, free of control from the corporate leaders? Is freedom being able to worship the faith of your choice? Is freedom complete avoidance of worship? Does freedom allow you to own a firearm, or is freedom a society in which such ownership is forbidden except to the police or the army?
I have very specific thoughts on freedom. When I was a liberal, I had very different thoughts on freedom. I would argue that my thoughts changed on the subject because I became more enlightened on the subject.
My friend Sean and I were talking about thankfulness one day. We have a mutual friend who served time in prison for kidnapping and assault. This mutual friend served 16 years and left prison a different, changed man. I asked Sean what he was thankful for.
"Doors that open."
What does freedom mean to you?
Posted by Lockjaw at April 22, 2005 1:10 PM
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