Freedom...what does it mean to you?

January 22, 2003 10:34 PM from

I've tried to understand what it is to have 'freedom' compared to not having any and low and behold...my cats showed me better than any history book.

When on my computer my cats 'LOVE' to be with me in my room and if the sun shines too bright from my foyer into my doorway and glares on my puter screen I want to shut the door completely and sure enough...all my cats freak out and run for the door...but if I leave it open even a crack...they stay happy and placid and feel safe because they know they have a 'choice' to leave...

I guess what I learned is...freedom is not only a necessity but it is also a 'natural' instinct and to desire it and it's RIGHT is inherently GOOD...

Okay, cheesy analogy but for me...anyway...it rang true.

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Reply #1 January 22, 2003 10:40 PM from

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That's a great analogy, Shmoopy. Freedom is a natural desire of all life and those who should plot and otherwise deny that basic right of life are inheartly going against the nature of man or beast.

Reply #2 January 22, 2003 10:44 PM from

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Let freedom ring.

Reply #3 January 22, 2003 10:49 PM from

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... with a shotgun blast?

(Sorry, Machinehead line!) I'll go hide now.

Reply #4 January 22, 2003 10:49 PM from

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On a serious note...I mean...freedom of speech? HELLO? Freedom of 'dress'? HELLO? Freedom of religion or the lack thereof? HELLO? Freedom to be female and get an education? Freedom to show your face in public? Freedom to not be flogged or shot on site for 'religious' beliefs set back in the dark ages? HELLO??????????

Reply #5 January 22, 2003 10:55 PM from

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Oh, and don't eat the tuna...might catch a dolphin in the net.

Reply #6 January 22, 2003 10:56 PM from

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Shmoopy I am sorry to mess up your thread but I need your help with a matter.You seem to be very wise ,and you might be able to help me.could you try to help me please?

Reply #7 January 22, 2003 10:57 PM from

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. Hmmm.

Am I walking into a trap?

*Teasing*

Sure, what help, dear?

Reply #8 January 22, 2003 10:57 PM from

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Freedom is ONLY appreciated when it is taken from you.

Its absense gives it value...

Reply #9 January 22, 2003 10:59 PM from

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TY JAFO *SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH* hehe

/me enjoys the freedom to *smooch* Jafo no matter how much he hates it.

Reply #10 January 22, 2003 11:00 PM from

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Sorry, Iben, I'm all ears.

Reply #11 January 22, 2003 11:01 PM from

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I Have some comments on my WB skin Blackout could you read them and maybe advice me on what to do?I would give you a link but it might take all night to find the right one in the source code.

Reply #12 January 22, 2003 11:02 PM from

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There are those whose backward beliefs denys those freedoms to women, they are not my friends. We have progressed beyond the stone age... it's 2003 AD! not BC!

Reply #13 January 22, 2003 11:06 PM from

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Iben, poor dear. Your very first comment (grrr) was a TROLL!

Please, ask Jafo to remove it! That was uncalled for!

Reply #14 January 22, 2003 11:07 PM from

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Shmoopy I totaly respect your wisdom on any matter witch is why i came to you .I am on my Knees begging You.

Reply #15 January 22, 2003 11:08 PM from

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I got curious, so went and looked - and I know you didn't ask for my advice Iben - but I have to agree with Shmoopy there!

Reply #16 January 22, 2003 11:08 PM from

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Shmoopy did you read the last comment # 6

Reply #17 January 22, 2003 11:10 PM from

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Thanks kthxbye Your advice is wellcome

Reply #18 January 22, 2003 11:10 PM from

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Iben, you had GREAT comments! Just one troll. >

Jafo or BoXXi or some of the other wizops will delete that.

Reply #19 January 22, 2003 11:12 PM from

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Yes, darlin'...#6 was a TROLL >

Reply #20 January 22, 2003 11:14 PM from

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I didn't want to respond to that comment,but I didn't Know if I should respond.Shmoopy you are wonderful to help me thanks so much

Reply #21 January 22, 2003 11:17 PM from

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DON'T respond to it. That's GOOD that you did not.

That shows maturity!

Reply #22 January 22, 2003 11:19 PM from

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Iben, I haven't had anyone tell me that my skins trashed their machine, but I did get some bad comments and a few PUKE icons. If you upload you will get some wierd comments from people that cannot skin. Shmoopy: My cat does the same thing. I learned to leave the door cracked.

Reply #23 January 22, 2003 11:22 PM from

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Starone! *SMOOCH*

Reply #24 January 22, 2003 11:22 PM from

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JourneyMan starone Thanks for the input. Shmoopy I didn't think I should respond.I guess I thought right.

Reply #25 January 22, 2003 11:25 PM from

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Yeah - with things like that, it's often best to just not say anything. 'Turn the other cheek' to quote from a popular world religion. ^_~

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