Which Do You Value More - Security or Freedom?

Question

Do you value the security of gvmt planning your retirement, your health care, your financial future, or would you rather take life on and do these things for yourself and see how much you can accomplish in life?

If you rather let gvmt do these for you, do you think others should be forced into the same plan as you? Why? Do you think others wouldn't do as well as you, or are you afraid that other would do much better than you?

Answer 1

FREEDOM! I would rather there be fewer laws and more ability for us to do things for ourselves!

NO MORE LAWS!

Answer 2

I hope this is not rude, but I value both. We have options,it is mandatory that we pay into the system, you can also have a 401K. It shouldn't be having to choose. You can do what you want with your money, you can opt to buy stock, bonds, t-bills, real estate, money into anything you wish to invest in. Right now it takes 3.3 people paying into the system for one social security beneficiary. What will happen when all baby boomers reach retirement age that year will be 2031? 7918 people turn 60 each day. Baby boomers compromise 30% or more of the population in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Utah has 23% was the only state that had less than 25%

Answer 3

I remember seeing "Braveheart" and the thing that stood out the most was the word "Freedom" which he uttered at his death.
(Of course, that would be the story of William Wallace--not Mel Gibson.)
Freedom would be my answer. Our country is based on freedom.
The fact that I receive social security is wonderful, but I earned it. No, I would never force someone into any plan I had. I am a little unsure of the rest of the question, but I know you mean well. So far, I have valued the social security I receive, as well as the good fortune of having a good health care plan.

I have grown too old to fight the try in on my own style. I did when I was younger, though.

Thanks, jello.

Answer 4

Hello,

This is an excellent question which turns out to be a double edged sword in my opinion.
Take Argentina which is one of many examples I can think about. When you had the military government there throughout the 70's one was not allowed to mouth off, partake in politics, demonstrate politically etc or you would be arrested and possibly disappear like many students did. Freedom of expression was dead but on the other hand most of the streets were safe, you could walk adorned in jewelry while sporting a sexy mini skirt. The military government was then removed and people could say what they wanted but crime on the streets and elsewhere rose very dramatically and a few of my friends who come from there say there formally decent neighborhoods are dangerous to stroll in at night. They added they have the freedom to speak politically but lost the freedom to walk in safety when the security was taken away.

Generally speaking authoritarian governments like the analogy above thwart the freedom of "expression" but give the gift of personal safety and security. What is the point of freedom if it decreases the chances of you living safe and sound?

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 5

So many people who oppose social safety nets use the concept of freedom to excuse them form social responsibility.

The US constitution does not preclude social consciousness nor does it guarantee everyone a path to achieving wealth.

By the way, you have every right to your engineer you own health and retirement plan.

Answer 6

Freedom!
The less the government knows about what I am doing the better.
I'm NOT breaking any laws but I refuse to let them know everytime I take a pee.

Answer 7

i think one's preferences for security and freedom change greatly when one becomes a parent. for one thing, your freedom is suddenly diminished by a great deal, unless you are willing to let go your child. this is true in general / in a philosophical sense, and also in more practical terms wsuch as retirement / financial future /etc. and if you are like me and initially depended on the child's father for his financial future only to see it later disappear, suddenly, your preference for security is maximized. i've learned big lessons in this process. i hope it is not as painful for other women with kids.

Answer 8

FREEDOM!!!! I would rather die with Freedom than live (if you call simply getting by day to day living) with security!

Did you know kids aren't allowed to run around during recess anymore?!

Answer 9

Although we do have to pay contributions, we do actually have a choice.We can supplement pensions or have private ones and also pay for private health care. Remember though that these are businesses we are paying into and they are out to make a profit.What does it matter what others are doing. That is their responsibility. (This is from England)

Answer 10

Nice job of spinning a question to favor your point of view!

You should work in the White House press corp.

peace