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Question

this country, america, was founded on principles of freedom. if this countrys is so free, then whay so many restrictions? whay cant we do what we want and live the way we choose, instead of having to follow the principles of others we elect?

Answer 1

First of all, no. I am trying to answer this question right now.

Now then. When this country was founded, American freedom consisted of getting out from under what amounted to a foreign dictator.

Just as our government is called a democracy, but is far from a pure democracy, freedom was interpreted, (and therefore limited) as something that needed to benefit the common good, as opposed to anarchy.

Therefore, they worked very hard to formulate a system where individual rights were protected, but not at too great a cost to the health of the whole. They even set up THEMSELVES, the new government, with a system of checks and balances to try to ensure that power could not aggregate in one place/person.

As enough time elapses, it is true that government actions tend to expand.

In a spectrum including communism, socialism, liberalism, conservatism, libetarianism, fascism and anarchy, we are in a pretty good place. ( Although I do think the 2 party system is inadequate.)

Answer 2

Take the time and write exactly how you think the country should be run. Tell us what restrictions should be dropped. What should we be allowed to do and not do? Give each example and explain exactly how you want it changed instead of making a blanket statement like this. Tell everyone right now exactly what you are not allowed to do you feel you should be allowed to do and then tell us who you talked with and how they turned down your request to have your change approved.

You are giving us nothing to work with here. Take your time. We can wait for you to get your thoughts together. That's the good thing about living in a free country. You don't have to scramble from cave to cave forming another plan.

Answer 3

to avoid chaos my dear

Answer 4

anarchy, anarchy