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Thread: what is the cost for real freedom,for any country,countryman?

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[quote=CHYNAGYRL,242619]People living in different countries have different amounts of freedoms.  We can't really equilibrate those different external freedoms, because they depend on your country's laws and also the culture's view of interpersonal relationships.  Generally, people who give more also expect more (ie Asian way), and people who give less also expect less (Western way).   You can completely see that in the different way that Western parents and Asian parents raise their kids...  That's what I see as the difference between Western idea of freedom and the Eastern idea of freedom.

Some Westerners believe that freedom is an absolute ideal to strive for, but I don't agree with that.  There is no such thing as *complete freedom*, to look for that is to become an unhappy person as it's a futile search.  What is better is look for balance between personal freedoms (ie to enjoy life, personal expression), and also have a sense of responsibility towards our earth, environment and other people.  You only have freedom as long as it doesn't infringe on other people's rights...  To me, real freedom, is to have control over your negative impulses and to be free from your ego.[/quote]

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