Freedom vs. Liberty (Not Politically Correct)

Recently I’ve come across individuals that are somewhat confused as to what the differences between freedom and liberty are. So, being the opinionated loudmouth that I am; I thought I’d jot this down as a helpful (yet polarizing) guide to help iron it out.

Freedom, is what you and I each exert as individuals with regards to many facets of our lives independently. We exercise our ‘freedom’ when we choose friends, activities, goods, services, etc. Things that we enjoy in our day-to-day lives. Some examples would include say…Sexual partners amongst consenting adults, what type of car or house we purchase, what toppings go on our pizza, and so on. Along with these freedoms come…Liberty.

Liberty, is what separates us as individuals; in that, your exercise of freedom doesn’t impact me…and my exercise of freedom doesn’t impact you. Liberation from others actions. That’s liberty. Basically, Your freedom to be you; includes my freedom to be free ‘from’ you. You or I may exercise our freedoms as we see fit, but we have liberty from the consequences visited on each other due to those actions. OK?

Now the polarizing part (and this country isn’t even CLOSE to being polarized enough for me). Some specific freedom and liberty pet peeves of mine come to mind, and since they’re all over the news every day…lets air them out once and for all.

PEEVE: Male homosexual sex. When male (A) decides to place his manhood where male (B) evacuates his bowels…both men are exercising their freedom to be themselves. This means that to protect my liberty, those men should retain the consequences for their actions to themselves; and not reach into my pocket to fund medical treatment or medications to treat any illness or disease that’s generated because of those actions. Correct? Now this doesn’t make me a homophobe, or an uncaring barbarian…just liberated from freedoms that aren’t exercised by me personally. If homosexuals want the freedom to participate in this activity..grrreat~have at it! But don’t come to me for assistance when you contract HIV. Fair enough?

PEEVE: Home Mortgages. When you exercise your freedom and purchase a home…I’m liberated from the responsibility of paying for your home. If you sign YOUR name on a mortgage contract; it’s your responsibility to pay for it…not mine. If you lose your job and can no longer pay for your contractual obligation; file bankruptcy and deal with the consequences of your own actions…don’t come to me for a bailout. Fair enough?

PEEVE: Childbirth (coupled with healthcare). When men and women (or boys and girls more commonly), exercise their freedom to copulate…I’m liberated from the responsibility of paying for every facet of raising that child. If I had wanted the added expense of raising a child, I would have produced one of my own (I have six by the way). If you can’t afford to birth, feed, clothe, raise, and provide medical care for a child…then don’t exercise your freedom of copulation. And if you don’t want me to verbalize my input into how your child is raised, fed, and disciplined…don’t come to me with your hand out. Fair enough?

There are more examples I could use, but I think I’ve covered enough for you to get the idea of where I’m coming from. I know Who I Am, Where I Stand, and Why I Stand There. I’m completely comfortable with being despised for my viewpoints, as I simply don’t care what anyone thinks about me anymore (I quit caring YEARS ago). As stated earlier, I don’t think this country is polarized enough for my liking. I won’t be happy until political t-shirts are worn every day, political bumper stickers are on every car…and arguments are taking place in the mall parking lots across the country. If boyfriends and girlfriends split up over it, if neighbors quit speaking to each other, if family members don’t come to Thanksgiving dinner… I DON’T CARE. It’s time to start dividing the country in to right and wrong, good and evil, patriot and enemy.

If the progressive left in our society think that their way is best~FINE. You go your way and we on the conservative side will go our way. Let’s split the states up into progressive bastions of the recipient, touchy feely class of people…and conservative enclaves of provider, self-sufficient, free market capitalists; and we’ll see which states rise, and which states fall. Progressives despise, bemoan, castigate, and loathe conservatives…just as conservatives despise, bemoan, castigate, and loathe progressives. BUT REMEMBER…progressives need conservatives to fund the class of people they’ve created…WE don’t need them…not even a little.

Progressives can’t exist without conservatives. WE on the conservative side~don’t need a thing from progressives! NOTHING! My earnings are not yours to have…go earn your own.

chAos,

Founder, C4coaliton.com