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elkid
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 Posted: 07/07/03 - 11:23 Post subject: Discussion Thread: What does freedom mean to you?
The Paramedic and I were discussing this topic on the 4th over milkshakes. To me it means:
- the ability to make my own choices for my own good
- freedom from censorship and censuring
- having the right and privilege (hell, the DUTY) to question authority in all its forms, legitimate or perceived
- the ability to believe what I want
Whatever your beliefs, in a free society you are able to believe them, and support them with your voice, your dollars, and your muscle without fear of repercussion. No one has the right to censor you, stealing your words away from you, under any circumstances. For instance, I may not agree with the politics and beliefs of every person on this board, but I do respect them as yours.
What does freedom mean to you?
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 12:29 Post subject:
I think you've hit most of it, Kid. Very well stated.
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 12:51 Post subject:
"Well, I think that @#$#%#@#@#%^^^^$$##$%^%^&^&%#$^*^&%##%#^$&%&%&%&^"
--This Post censored by Joel, the brutal dictator of the forum.
Nice Job Elkiddo!
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:13 Post subject:
I love having the freedom to stray partially off-topic and say that a milkshake sounds really good right about now!
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Pebbles
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:15 Post subject:
Freedom means wearing manties on my head and running around in circles screaming "the sky is falling, the sky is falling" if I want to.....
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camelia bedelia
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:21 Post subject:
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.
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pokychick
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:23 Post subject:
| camelia bedelia wrote: | | Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose. |
sing it Janis
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Cappy
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:24 Post subject:
| runswithscissors wrote: | | I love having the freedom to stray partially off-topic and say that a milkshake sounds really good right about now! |
What flavor?
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:28 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | runswithscissors wrote: | | I love having the freedom to stray partially off-topic and say that a milkshake sounds really good right about now! |
What flavor? |
I was thinking Freedom Vanilla! 
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Cappy
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 13:41 Post subject:
| runswithscissors wrote: | | Cappy wrote: | | runswithscissors wrote: | | I love having the freedom to stray partially off-topic and say that a milkshake sounds really good right about now! |
What flavor? |
I was thinking Freedom Vanilla! |
How about some Freedom Fries to go with that
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 14:12 Post subject:
Not for me. I would just get milkshake on my freedom blue dress shirt.
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genie
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 15:09 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | runswithscissors wrote: | | Cappy wrote: | | runswithscissors wrote: | | I love having the freedom to stray partially off-topic and say that a milkshake sounds really good right about now! |
What flavor? |
I was thinking Freedom Vanilla! |
How about some Freedom Fries to go with that |
Too fatty.....how about a nice tall stack of Freedom Toast with REAL Vermont maple syrup???
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TimRuns
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 15:11 Post subject:
| coachmarkos wrote: | "Well, I think that @#$#%#@#@#%^^^^$$##$%^%^&^&%#$^*^&%##%#^$&%&%&%&^"
--This Post censored by Joel, the [b]brutal dictator of the forum.
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Nice Job Elkiddo! |
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TimRuns
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 15:14 Post subject:
That's pretty much sums it up, elkid. Also freedom means cultural and racial freedom. In Canada especially down here in Vancouver, multiculturalism forms a major aspect of life.
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kattzoo
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Posted: 07/07/03 - 19:00 Post subject:
I think freedom means I can put the TP roll on whatever way I want!
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