I've noticed then when people say a word, even if the meaning is gauge, they don't define it. In the West, the word most often used is "freedom", however, they rarely define it. Worse, what they may think as " freedom " might seem to *you* to be closer to the word "slavery".
An example people might use is the Nazi's extermination of the Jews. To a regular German who seemed to be doing better, it would indeed seem to be the best definition of the word " freedom ". But, if you were one of the Jews being exterminated, it would fit more closely to " genocide" and "enslavement".
A thing to consider is the question of who's point of view is represented as being the true point of view. Most Americans would not say that America is doing well right now, but most would say it is doing o.k . However, if you questioned most African-Americans and most people with disabilities, they would view America as a bigoted and discriminating country. In fact, they might point out its great for most Americans, but for them, it's a hard land to live in and a hard land to make money in.
So, what is *your* definition of the word " freedom" ( and no, you can't use a dictionary. Were trying to figure out what *you mean* when *you* use that term) ? What does "freedom" look like ? What political system comes the closest ( No, no system absolutely achieves it. That would be utopia, and I don't think we'll ever achieve that while were alive ) ? Who gets to define the word "freedom" ? The majority ? The minority? If you live in, say Britain, and the Muslims feel less "free" then you do, are they ( the Muslims) correct ? Or, if you feel differently then they, are **you** correct ? How do you, ultimately, decide ?
Share your thoughts with me, NSers. I'll look for your answers !!!
