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To: Abcdefg
"With freedom comes responsibilty."

I concur so completely I've argued that the two are separate conditions of the same concept. Liberty does not exist where I enjoy the option to lay my burdens off on you. That is a state where I am the tyrannt and you the subject. Likewise, a person cannot assume a responsibility without enjoying the liberty needed to carry it out. You can say I'm responsible for taking out the trash, but if you have me chained in the attic I cannot assume it.

171 posted on 12/07/2002 9:31:55 AM PST by laredo44
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To: laredo44
Makes sense to me.
172 posted on 12/07/2002 9:33:39 AM PST by Abcdefg
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To: laredo44
I'm not sure I can say you are responsible to take out the trash. I think we should agree that you are responsible. As an adult, you must be a part of that determination.
173 posted on 12/07/2002 9:35:40 AM PST by Abcdefg
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