Freedom means having the choice

Everybody has the right to make a wise and educated choice for themselves.
And I accept their choices as long as their choices
    * do not endanger/hurt, the Planet, the animals, my few loved ones or myself,
    * do not limit or inhibit my right and ability to make my own choices.

Freedom means having the choice to be free.. or not.

Freedom means having the choice

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