Yesterday, I was pointing out that many people get their definition of "freedom" from government and its indoctrination centers (called "schools"). Government wouldn't know "freedom" if it stepped in it, and would avoid it if it did.
This makes me think of the virus my computer recently became infected with. It masqueraded as a solution to the problem it caused. Just like government does. Look at recent and ongoing events if you doubt me.
Economic disaster? Blame the "lack of regulation" instead of seeing that it is caused by the exact opposite: too much government meddling in the market.
Too much "crime"? Look at who empowers the violent criminals: government and its drug laws and victim disarmament "laws" lead the list of causes.
Government redefines "freedom" to mean whatever suits its purpose (and doesn't threaten its power). It tells you what freedom is, and how to use it. It tells you the price of liberty, and insists you can only purchase it from the state. Don't let the virus sell you the false cure.
How refreshing to read your account of how the word, "freedom" is used to-day. I agree, it is sparingly used and I!ve concluded it has become a taboo word, particularly with politicians.
ReplyDeleteI have writen a number of articles about this subject on my Blog-site, Octogenariansblog.com.
Its great to discover some-one else writing about it.
Thank you
Anne cleveland
annecleveland@bellsouth.net
Thanks Anne! I looked at your blog, and it looks very good. I'll be reading a lot more of it, and I'm adding you to my blog roll.
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ReplyDeleteI was browsing the blogosphere looking for people with similar interests that want to be friends - in a blogging kind of way, so I stopped to say hi!
Wishing you happy bloging and the best in your life.
BoH
Thank you Buddha. I ahve been checking out your blog and am finding it quite interesting. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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