Post 4 (Class Discussion Review) Being Lead by the Weakest Among us

    Some people will always be crippled by the freedom. Others will be liberated by it. Unfortunately, there is a third group that takes their freedom and binds themselves with it. This third group has caused a great deal of rules and regulations to come into existence. It could be argued that these rules and regulations will protect others from making the same mistake; maybe this is true. However, there comes a point where we can "protect" ourselves into a situation wherein we are severely lacking in freedom. Some people misuse the internet, but that doesn't mean it should be taken down. Some people use firearms for nefarious purposes, but they should not be made illegal to purchase. A principle purpose for each person on earth is to learn how to use agency in the face of temptation. Do I think the world would be better if pornography and illicit drugs were completely gone? Yes, of course. However, some try to take this to the extreme, where every questionable item is removed from life and we have no choices except good choices. This is the plan of the great adversary: to remove choice and force correct behavior. While I believe in rules for protection, I also believe that people should be left the ability to choose based on those rules, and reap whatever reward or consequence that follows.