Daniel R. Tobias wrote:
On 5 Nov 2007 at 00:32:25 -0700, "Todd Allen" wrote:
Freedom is the right to say that 2+2=4. From this all else follows.
Doesn't freedom also give you the right to say that 2+2=5?
Not at all! By Todd's definition freedom is the right to say exactly what you're taught to say. It is a very effective doctrine that has certainly been favoured by a majority of governments over the course of history. It would be undemocratic to suggest that such a majority would be wrong. ;-)
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