FREEDOM, DOES IT REALLY EXIST? (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by baconbits , Sunday, January 11, 2015, 10:33

Freedom, even the definition of it is hypocritical. As in the definition listed below, #10 general exemption or immunity:freedom from taxation and #13 a particular immunity or privilege enjoyed, as by a city or corporation:freedom to levy taxes.

What we need is compassion, tolerance, we just need to get along with each other. Yet, it seems some humans will never be satisfied unless they have power, monetary and material possessions, and the ability to control and harm others.

So to me, freedom will only ever be a state of mind due to the acceptance that we as humans have flaws. All the compassion, love, tolerance, etc., will never get rid of the evil, greedy, murdering, controlling, perverted, etc., humans that roam the earth with us.

What do we do, what can we do to bring about a world without war?

The problem is that with the rise of hierarchal civilizations (and a corresponding “ruling class”) our loyalty, bravery and willingness to battle “enemies” has been continuously manipulated by those in positions of influence and power.

1.
the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint:
He won his freedom after a retrial.
2.
exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.
3.
the power to determine action without restraint.
4.
political or national independence.
5.
personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery:
a slave who bought his freedom.
6.
exemption from the presence of anything specified (usually followed by from):
freedom from fear.
7.
the absence of or release from ties, obligations, etc.
8.
ease or facility of movement or action:
to enjoy the freedom of living in the country.
9.
frankness of manner or speech.
10.
general exemption or immunity:
freedom from taxation.
11.
the absence of ceremony or reserve.
12.
a liberty taken.
13.
a particular immunity or privilege enjoyed, as by a city or corporation:
freedom to levy taxes.
14.
civil liberty, as opposed to subjection to an arbitrary or despotic government.
15.
the right to enjoy all the privileges or special rights of citizenship, membership, etc., in a community or the like.
16.
the right to frequent, enjoy, or use at will:
to have the freedom of a friend's library.
17.
Philosophy. the power to exercise choice and make decisions without constraint from within or without; autonomy; self-determination.
Compare necessity (def 7).