Indeed, a government is free to decide on the way it rules over a nation, but also the nation is free to enjoy the returns of labor or the aid provided when needed.
Coming back to the original concept of freedom, I feel the need to emphasis the importance of its exact meaning, and on the fact that without it the other forms have no connotation. By this I mean the act of being free, unconstrained by any law-enforcing authority, and the ability to have access to whatever brings on happiness and motivation. Nevertheless, the notion of self-control is imperative in this situation. Of course, every individual is free to express his/her religious beliefs, sexual preferences, political color, and artistic side. He or she basically has the right to express himself or herself as long as the means by which he or she does it do not harm or potentially cause death to anyone. This is where many individuals make the mistake in believing that their cause is very important and that it is worth sacrificing their liberty; there are so many other ways in which one can have his or her voice heard or achieve his or her goal. This can happen without losing the one thing that allows him or her to promote that specific goal. In addition, the way we perceive reality and the people around us,...
Advancing personal ideas and opinions into the world should be made in a careful manner with regard to other people's feelings and respect, given that we generally prefer the same treatment. Common sense and sagacity are key ingredients for having your words heard and taken into consideration.
All in all, freedom seems simple, but the mechanism behind is multifaceted and connected to many other aspects of life. Personally, I think, like I've stated before, that freedom evolves as we progress in life, and all the experiences we've had and a clear mind contribute to the way we see it. Regardless of which side of it we want to talk about, one concept should always guide us: we should never judge something we don't understand or agree with, since we wouldn't want someone to judge us for our opinions and values.
