I don't define freedom, or the role of society, in general. That is what the people in democracies have to figure out for themselves. I would only go as far as defending democracy over any other form of government.
I have found the more educated a society is, the more sophisticaed they answer those questions.
E.g. you make this pronouncement. That is your opinion. which is fine, but just an opinion.
<<"The sole end for which mankind are warranted, individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection. That the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant. He cannot rightfully be compelled to do or forbear because it will be better for him to do so, because it will make him happier, because, in the opinion of others, to do so would be wise, or even right.">> |
