I guess its time to ask the question, to reflect what the word freedom actually mean, the word freedom do not necessary mean the same to you as it does to me.
First let us take a look on the official explanation of the word freedom.
noun
1.
the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint:
He won his freedom after a retrial.
2.
exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.
3.
the power to determine action without restraint.
4.
political or national independence.
5.
personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery:
a slave who bought his freedom.
6.
exemption from the presence of anything specified (usually followed by from):
freedom from fear.
7.
the absence of or release from ties, obligations, etc.
We all know that this is actually an illusion, 100% freedom do not exists in a modern society, however there are several "options"one can tick off on the freedom menu, all personal matters and wishes.
1. The right to equal education
2. The right to equal healthcare
3. The right to own land and properties
4. The right to live with whomever you choose (must be legal of age, and sane to protect the individual)
5. The right to freely travel around the globe (not including settlements)
6. The right to bear arms (yes controversial, but its on my list)
7. The right to collect water and grow / harvest food, if you have the possibilities to do it.
8. The right to decide over your own body
9. The right to take or leave employment of your own choosing
10. The right to speak you opinion, in written and spoken form
That would be my 10 point list if I should make one right here and now.
Of course its more complicated than just a 10 bullet point slide show, there are a lot of issues that can't be simplified that easy. However one main rule would be at whatever you decide, it can't impact other people or the environment.
This is, and I know that, a more black and white list, but sometimes we as humans must break it down and ask ourselves these question. Where do you want to let go of some of the point on your list? and more importantly what are your points on the list of "Freedom"
First let us take a look on the official explanation of the word freedom.
noun
1.
the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint:
He won his freedom after a retrial.
2.
exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.
3.
the power to determine action without restraint.
4.
political or national independence.
5.
personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery:
a slave who bought his freedom.
6.
exemption from the presence of anything specified (usually followed by from):
freedom from fear.
7.
the absence of or release from ties, obligations, etc.
We all know that this is actually an illusion, 100% freedom do not exists in a modern society, however there are several "options"one can tick off on the freedom menu, all personal matters and wishes.
1. The right to equal education
2. The right to equal healthcare
3. The right to own land and properties
4. The right to live with whomever you choose (must be legal of age, and sane to protect the individual)
5. The right to freely travel around the globe (not including settlements)
6. The right to bear arms (yes controversial, but its on my list)
7. The right to collect water and grow / harvest food, if you have the possibilities to do it.
8. The right to decide over your own body
9. The right to take or leave employment of your own choosing
10. The right to speak you opinion, in written and spoken form
That would be my 10 point list if I should make one right here and now.
Of course its more complicated than just a 10 bullet point slide show, there are a lot of issues that can't be simplified that easy. However one main rule would be at whatever you decide, it can't impact other people or the environment.
This is, and I know that, a more black and white list, but sometimes we as humans must break it down and ask ourselves these question. Where do you want to let go of some of the point on your list? and more importantly what are your points on the list of "Freedom"
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