Thoughts on Freedom

I have lately been thinking that the greater (meaning more powerful) the government, the lesser the individual--meaning that there is an unnatural dependence there upon the government, to the extent where it almost acts as a parental figure, thereby weakening the individuals will to think freely for his/her self. I see this as being the chief danger of our time--East to West, North to South. When we give up our ability to think freely for ourselves, we give up our very humanity. I believe the world would be a very different place if each person were less dependent upon their rulers (this being any organization that dictates thought, whether it be a governmental organization, or media, or what-have-you). Freedom isn't free; as a matter of fact, true freedom is a very difficult proposition. But what a wonderful proposition! And can we not, as individuals (on the whole) think better for ourselves than any group or institution? Throw off the shackles of mental slavery! Stand tall and assert yourselves as individuals with minds free and unfettered! Only then can freedom be realized!

I include the link because I feel it thought-provoking. While the broad-swath of my being may be "anarchistic," I am not quite convinced society is ready for it (mostly for the reasons I have given above). At any rate, it is worth it for the Thomas Jefferson quotes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_anarchism

p.s. I still don't think society is ready for anarchism, but I am now of the opinion that we should start laying the foundation now. Don't look to the future to save us, it will never come. Live in the day at hand.