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You absolutely can have both, because the world does not boil down to simplistic either or choices. You can argue that freedom and security are oppostite poles
by BoiledCabbage 5y ago
You absolutely can have both, because the world does not boil down to simplistic either or choices. You can argue that freedom and security are oppostite poles of a sliding scale, and most people would agree with you. But nobody wants absolute freedom (anarchy and literal lawlessness) nor does anyone want absolute security. People want degrees of both.
It's a naieve mindset to think it's all or nothing.
- WalterBright 5y ago> You absolutely can have both It's a sliding scale between security and freedom. Every bit of security you want means giving up a corresponding freedom. Also, most people do not include "freedom to harm others" when they're talking about freedom. I've never heard of anyone carrying a sign saying "FREEDOM" and meaning they want to be free to hurt others.