are we free? are goals and standards trappingg us?
2007-06-18 04:41:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes freedom does exist. The only obstacles to freedom are self imposed.
2007-06-18 04:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by gerafalop 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people believe there are two types of freedom - (1) freedom to - to do what you want, and (2) freedom from - away from the things you don't want.
Freedom has a deep historical context in the US. From the Europeans seeking a better life in the new world, to the war to of independence to abolition, freedom is an important and nation-defining concept for the USA.
In recent times, however, the term "freedom" has been misused, overused and generally cheapened by activists on the political right who have tried to associate it with "free trade" and "free markets". It is a tenuous link, at best, as "free markets" have been intimately associated with the virtual enslavement of whole populations through debt and lowly-paid jobs.
So I think the current political rhetoric about "spreading freedom" being a "free nation" etc etc is just a gross and crass oversimplification. Such language has been misleading and unhelpful in the past. Beware the politician that throws the term around. It may sound nice, but does it really mean?
2007-06-18 12:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Free are those who earn their freedom. Check out thus spake Zarathustra.
I also like Sartre's definition of inescapable freedom.
The conclusion is the same though. Unless you rebel against tyranny your freedom is meaningless.
2007-06-18 11:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are free to do whatever you want. Just don't hurt any ones feelings, don't say anything politicly incorrect, don't demand that your rights be respected. All you have to do to enjoy your freedom is follow along, fit in and do not create any waves. Then you to can be as free as any other brainwashed drudge.
2007-06-18 11:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by jessjwoof 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom is an illusion that we have. We can not do anything that we want at anytime. there are laws that give us a certain amount of freedom, but we are not completely free what so ever.
2007-06-18 11:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by vinsa1981 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes we are free, although I often feel I am enslaved by the irs,lol! Freedom comes with a price however
2007-06-18 11:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope. ur never really truely free even if u think u are. your always restricted by something. money, relationships, family.
i think freedom means being able to do what you want and when u want, i dont think u really can, no matter what ur circumstances are.
2007-06-18 11:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only in your mind,when in a blink of your eye you can be stomped into the ground.If you don't think so,just try bucking the system and see what happens to you.
2007-06-18 11:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We progress and degress to various stages of freedom as our leaders change.
2007-06-18 11:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by Handy man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are not free.
Question organized religion or conservatism and you are smeared mercilessly.
Its about money,ultimately.
Like illegal marijuana to help keep people addicted to the pharamaceutical industry's multi-billion dollar posion.
2007-06-18 11:48:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋