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Spartacus's avatar

Does that extend to saying no to traffic lights? We are not free! How about stop signs? Or just say no to speed limits? Where does your "No" end?

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Phisto Sobanii's avatar

It doesn't end anywhere.

But of course, if you run a stop sign, you risk consequences. The option is there, however!

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SH's avatar

Uh,huh, and if a guy runs stop sign, he isn't the only one to face consequences ...

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Phisto Sobanii's avatar

It amuses me you think freedom causes people to be stupid.

Are you projecting?

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SH's avatar

So is the Stop sign a "suggestion"? Do you oppose writing tickets and fining those who fail to stop? After all, it is only an "option", right?

Of course, folks have the "freedom" to break the law - goes without saying - folks should be "free" to break the law, as long as the consequences only accrue to them, and not others ...

Glad you are amused - we need more amusement these days ...

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Phisto Sobanii's avatar

Because the philosophical debate around freedom is chiefly about traffic control.

Durrrrrrrrr

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SH's avatar

Good grief - you don't get it, do you ... Of course you don't ...

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Rather Curmudgeonly's avatar

So the ONLY REASON you stop at a stop sign is because the law requires it and you fear punishment by the govt if you fail to do so?

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Nobody's avatar

The only reason I stay stopped on an empty road with no other car in site and excellent visibility is because I fear a police car might show up just as soon as I decide to run it.

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Skutch's avatar

No, I stop at stop signs to look for traffic in order to avoid getting in an accident as well as obeying the law.

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