Freedom is not licence
Although some may pretend
Freedom of speech
For example
Gives them permission
To fulfill their own ends
Freedom is a privilege
The meaning of which is greatly debated
Among philosophers and academics alike
Freedom relies on selflessness and selfishness
If you feel free, you are blessed.
C.K.22
No-one can be absolutely free. Even a disrespect or ignorance of the rules/laws etc incumbers one with the ever present worry of getting caught.
In any civilised land, freedom is an agreed state of social limits
overseen by the law. It is accurate to state that it is not a licence
to behave irresponsibly. The advent of social media has seen an
erosion of the basic understanding of the word as anonymity
has aided and abetted irrational and irresponsible behaviour..
You have touched upon an important issue, "Freedom" can be misrepresented, mistermed and misused. A fine poem, Clare.
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Stephen Gospage
Sun 8th May 2022 17:03
A thoughtful poem, Clare. Any limits on absolute freedom have to be justified (e.g. libel, slander, hate speech). The freedom to offend is not always pleasant, but any restrictions for the sake of certain sensibilities should be resisted.
Thanks once again.