Here is another quote from our series of quotes from video games. As you have read already the quote about freedom; I’m trying explaining it in context with today’s scenario.
What people think of Freedom?
The concepts of freedom and liberty are very complex and have no precise definition to go by. To some, freedom may be the permission to stay out late at night, while to others freedom is the choice to pursue their dreams or be open about their sexuality. While freedom may sound liberating, it prevails and flourishes only when there is a powerful authority exercising sufficient control.
Very few people learn responsibility
Anyone who is a fan of the Spiderman series, is familiar with the quote
“With great power, comes great responsibility”
While it sounds like a good motto to love life by, very few people manage its successful implementation.
Even if we aren’t overachievers who are placed in positions of authority, since childhood we do have a set of responsibilities to fulfill, as children, friends, siblings, and the like. People especially the youth, rarely feel accountable for their actions, and thus seen acting irresponsibly the most often.
Liberty comes with its restrictions
As mentioned earlier, freedom is a complex topic. It actually doesn’t mean doing whatever you like, it means doing whatever you like as long as you aren’t disrupting the rights and privileges of others. Therefore, liberty can only be achieved when the ones holding authority are judiciously exercising control. Freedom will be available equally to all when everyone stays within limits and respects the rights of others.
