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Originally posted by tw
It is rather unfortunate that some are so actively taught their rights but never taught their responsibilities nor respect for the rights of others. Often those less educated earn the labels of 'criminal' or 'anti-social' because they don't understand the full limits or definition of freedom.
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This "freedom has responsibilities" game is merely a more sophisticated version of Lucy pulling Charlie Brown's football away.
"Sure", says the Authority, "You have your rights. But you have to use them responsibly."
"OK, then, who defines Responsibility", asks the Subject.
"Why," says the Authority, grinning wolfishly, "I do, of course".