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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The first time I was ever told "With freedom comes responsibility" it was a WW2 vet who was also in the habit of saying "I didn't fight and watch my buddies die so you could protest against this great country of ours!" It took a trip to Vietnam to make me realize that that's exactly what I was fighting for - so others could say what they wanted, including the negative.

It's true, freedom does require responsible use, just like any other weapon. The responsibility to guarantee it for everyone. As Thomas Paine said, "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his own enemy against oppression."


Glad to hear it. How do you define the "responsibility" part then?


Not sure exactly what you mean by that. Please elaborate.

Sorry for taking so long SS. I had a bit of trouble finding the thread. I hope you understand.

let me address your queries.


It all comes down to; the liberty one enjoys must be accompanied by the threat of giving it up for the current fad; and fighting that fad, even if it means ones life, to allow others to enjoy the possibility. In my mind that is the responsibility of which I am speaking.

It may sound trite and easy to say, but I believe it and am willing to procede on that course.