• idiomaddict@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    But we all already sacrifice our liberty for security constantly. I sacrifice my liberty to bite anyone I want, in order to live in a society where I’m unlikely to be bitten.

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      1 year ago

      it is illegal to bite someone. It is also illegal to shoot someone. unless you are talking about a tooth ban, this does not apply.

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        1 year ago

        I gave up my freedom by deciding to follow laws. You don’t have to. There are consequences, but if you decide to disappear into the wilderness and avoid people, you can do whatever you want