Does true freedom exist? Is it beyond our comprehension? (independence, free speech, Somali)

[JamesGTAIV]

There is no real definition of freedom

or

Freedom does not actually exist?

free·dom
/ˈfrēdəm/
Noun
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government.
Synonyms
liberty - independence - license - licence

pow·er
/ˈpouər/
Noun
The ability to do something or act in a particular way, esp. as a faculty or quality.
Verb
Supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy.
Synonyms
noun. might - force - strength - potency - authority - energy
verb. actuate - operate

right
/rīt/
Adjective
Morally good, justified, or acceptable.
Adverb
To the furthest or most complete extent or degree: "the car spun right off the track".
Noun
That which is morally correct, just, or honorable: "the difference between right and wrong".
Verb
Restore to a normal or upright position.
Exclamation
Used to indicate one's agreement with a suggestion or to acknowledge a statement or order.
Synonyms
adjective. correct - proper - just - true - straight - fit - fair
adverb. straight - directly - just - rightly - exactly
noun. justice - law - title
verb. straighten - redress - rectify - correct


a·bil·i·ty
/əˈbilitē/
Noun
The capacity to do something.
Talent that enables someone to achieve a great deal.
Synonyms
capability - capacity - faculty - competence - aptitude

ca·pac·i·ty
/kəˈpasitē/
Noun
The maximum amount that something can contain: "seating capacity".
Fully occupying the available area or space: "a capacity crowd".
Synonyms
ability - capability - power - aptitude - competence

max·i·mum
/ˈmaksəməm/
Adjective
As great, high, or intense as possible or permitted.
Noun
The greatest or highest amount possible or attained.
Adverb
At the most.
Synonyms
adjective. maximal - utmost - top - ultimate - peak
noun. peak

permitted

Verb

Give authorization or consent to (someone) to do something.
Authorize or give permission for (something).


The definition of freedom states "without hindrance or restraint" but we're given "authorization" according to the definition of 'permitted'?

I've really ruined my day today by messing with the dictionary.



Anyone want to add nice, thoughtful discussion without flaming or arguing?

[Ponderosa]

Just think, you could be working in the yard, or getting at that "Honey-do" list instead of wasting your life cutting and pasting from the dictionary and blubbering in front of the world.

[JamesGTAIV]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Just think, you could be working in the yard, or getting at that "Honey-do" list instead of wasting your life cutting and pasting from the dictionary and blubbering in front of the world.

Originally Posted by JamesGTAIV

Anyone want to add nice, thoughtful discussion without flaming or arguing?

Spending my leisure time using critical thinking is a shame, isn't it? Same can be said for you, instead of replying to topics to be an a**hole.

Thanks for playing

[D. Scott]

True freedom? Well, it would not exactly be free. True freedom would involve having absolutely NO personal responsibility, like going to work, maintaining a residence or answering to anyone. But people wont do this to have a stable life and relationships. Some sacrifice is required. Many stories have been written about the romantic, sometimes drunken drifter and poet. How many of us at one time or another have fantisized about it? Esp during a stressful period of life?

We have base freedoms, at least here in America where we have rights, even to embark on the above. We enjoy free speech and some other things and many of these are conductive to being able to put into action changing some things to better our lives without having to give everything up.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by JamesGTAIV

Spending my leisure time using critical thinking is a shame, isn't it? Same can be said for you, instead of replying to topics to be an a**hole.

Thanks for playing

I'm doing the wash. I need freedom from dirty clothes.

[JamesGTAIV]

Originally Posted by D. Scott

True freedom? Well, it would not exactly be free. True freedom would involve having absolutely NO personal responsibility, like going to work, maintaining a residence or answering to anyone. But people wont do this to have a stable life and relationships. Some sacrifice is required. Many stories have been written about the romantic, sometimes drunken drifter and poet. How many of us at one time or another have fantisized about it? Esp during a stressful period of life?

We have base freedoms, at least here in America where we have rights, even to embark on the above. We enjoy free speech and some other things and many of these are conductive to being able to put into action changing some things to better our lives without having to give everything up.

Great response. Thank you.

[rainforest338]

Not on this planet. I don't think but a few could actually handle it. How many freedom lovers are lining up to head to Somalia?

[Hot_Handz]

Originally Posted by rainforest338

Not on this planet. I don't think but a few could actually handle it. How many freedom lovers are lining up to head to Somalia?

They actually have a much lower crime and homicide rate than the US....maybe some of the anti-gun lovers should go there. They don't want to give up the ipads though... and the blood it costs to cover the profit margins, eh?