I quite like that definition. But who decides what is "within reason"?
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Replying to @vspearson85
the general rule is: you are free to do what you like, as long as you don't impinge on anyone else's freedom.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
I like this (if I were a dictator, that'd be my first law). What do we do then, if two conflict? For eg, my right to breastfeed
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Replying to @vspearson85 @G_S_Bhogal
my child when they are hungry vs other people's rights to not have to see my book in public?
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Replying to @vspearson85
Currently, the tyranny of "offence" is a big obstacle to freedom. It's endemic to the left, and may have helped Trump win.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
Personally I think it's an issue on both sides. I've family members who voted Trump because they find trans rights "offensive"
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Replying to @vspearson85 @G_S_Bhogal
perhaps the issue is more about people getting offended on behalf of other people. The anger stops people learning *why* their
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Replying to @vspearson85 @G_S_Bhogal
language isn't well received. We need more conversation and less yelling, in the main.
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Replying to @vspearson85
Absolutely agree. The sad truth is people feel they are not free, not because of govt tyranny, but because of fellow citizens.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
Interesting thought there. Are governments the only ones that can curtail freedom? Or do social groups do that in general?
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There are many social restraints preventing people being themselves; employment, family, friends, general reputation, etc.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
So we sacrifice a certain amount of freedom to conform to our social group? A trade off for a sense of belonging?
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Replying to @vspearson85
It seems so. Perhaps it's necessary. Perhaps even alone, we cannot truly be free. We all need someone to be someone for.
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