Why?
2006-09-04 18:32:41 · 20 answers · asked by maya 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Sorry for my lack of clarity. I am impressed though that you guys have given some really good answers despite that. I mean, what is your philosophy on moral discipline? Should you remove the option to do what is wrong, or do you educate people on what is right and force them to make a choice? Also, what do you think is more effective?
2006-09-04 19:43:05 · update #1
There are already limits to freedom. However, the limit actually involves a universal ideal that is often ignored:
Do NO Harm to Others.
Those few words covers many areas of freedom but in the day to day lives of human relations, it is muddied with certain emotions such as:
Greed
Jealousy
Insecurity
Lying
Hate
Lust
Power Mongering
.......I could go on.
It's not just making decisions.....but teaching cause and affect of said decisions. Humans seem to be less able to grasp empathy for others which make freedom seem like a streetwalker who either doesn't get paid or robs the client after he is asleep..
And then....WHO gets to decide WHAT freedoms are to be limited? Do you really WANT to trust the fallible, self-serving humans or huMAN to do this? I think not.
2006-09-04 18:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anna C 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Kind of a rocky subject actually. I mean, a lot of people seem to be pretty clueless about making correct and positive judgements in life and having the ability to learn from them later on. But some, very few, unfortunately, are capable of thinking rationally and doing everything on their own...and thus, don't need their freedom limited. So, it's like, if freedom isn't limited, then basically those that make stupid decisions and never learn, aren't really succeeding at anything rational and positive in life and if ...well, I guess having freedom limited would make sense then. Stupid people couldn't do stupid stuff, adn those that are smart, would obviously be smart enough to not want to do the stupid stuff, so why would they want the freedom for it? But dunno..it would seem way too controlling to those that couldn't see the wrong in the things they do.
2006-09-05 02:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey good "Q"
First of all we are not "free" and we haven't been since the first continental congress back in the 1700's.
Look up the definition for, "free / freedom" and it will say something like unrestrained, or not governed.
Then look up Government. and that will say to govern or control.
So just the definition is contradictory.
Then look at life - are you free to drive a car? NO. You have to pay for your license, and pay for the license plate on your car, and then the inspections and everything else.
Are you free to own a home? NO. even if your home is paid off and you have a clear deed. Don't pay your taxes and what happens.
They take your home away! the only ones that can take something away would be the true owners of it.
You are not free to even own your home, you just own the rights to make changes to it.
But are you free to make changes to your home? NO. You need Permits and inspections and follow codes, and then pay more in taxes.
If you really studied it, there is a law, rule, regulation, fee, tax, code, procedure, etc on everything you can think of in some way or another.
You say what about breathing? Air pollution and smog controls, catalytic converters on cars, etc.
You think you can even die free? NO. Your body has to be disposed of in a proper way and if you are cremated you can not have your ashes spread any where it is illegal.
We are not "free" we are "allowed" if we pay for it...
Jerry
2006-09-05 05:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow. I'm impressed with the questions and the answer. Freedom has to be limited otherwise I don't think it would be freedom? Even in a society that does not have freedom, people still make their own decisions. We can educate people all we want, there are still going to be people that make bad decisions. It's like we treat our kids....we set boundries for them and they do better when those bounderies are set. When they act bad, we punish them. It's the same for us.
2006-09-12 21:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by sunshineathome74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the natural contingincies in the world limit our "freedom" anyway. We make our "own" decisions but they are are a result of our learning history. We do not engage in an activity unless we have learned to expect to contact reinforcement in some way. Free will is a myth.
2006-09-12 00:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by Lori 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
civilization and society need laws and rules to work right and exist, if there was non and people did as they please noone would be safe and defining good from evil would be difficult. there has to be limitations and boundaries set so theings are kept in order. most of the time you are allowed to make your own decisions the other times is where the area is unclear or Grey or when you do wrong that peole and God step in. children especially need rules and limitations and boundaries as they don't know better and some adults don't care who they hurt.
2006-09-12 14:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowing people to make their own decisions is always the best options. Everytime people take our freedoms for granted there are laws passed to take away that freedom. Gee, maybe if people were more honest, we couold keep more of our freedoms? Just a thought.
2006-09-09 21:34:03 · answer #7 · answered by marfaud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in allowing people to make their own decisions as long as it doesn't interfere with somebody elses freedoms. ie: I like my music really loud but that may interfere with my neighbours rights, free speech is fine as long as you don't force your audience to listen. It's great to assert our rights until we start to infringe on the rights of others. You should be free to think and feel however you want. It's the actions that we, as a society have to control. I don't agree that you can teach people what is right, you can only teach them what society views as right, what society views as acceptable.
2006-09-09 01:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must remember that freedom does not mean freeness. With freedom comes responsibility, so you should be allowed to make your own decisions once you are able to handle the consequences of those decisions.
2006-09-12 22:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by Curlan E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sure Josh E!
I pledged allegiance to the flag.
I swore to serve and protect the Constitution of America.
I believe in and support all the laws passed in the land.
Beyond these limits everything's alright. I'm not real fond of the Patriot Act, but, it appears we need it until we can figure out something better."
2006-09-10 16:48:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋