posted on Nov, 21 2007 @ 10:12 AM
reply to post by Griff
Main Entry: free·dom
Pronunciation: \ˈfrē-dəm\
Function: noun
Date: before 12th century
1: the quality or state of being free: as a: the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action b: liberation from slavery or
restraint or from the power of another : independence c: the quality or state of being exempt or released usually from something onerous d: ease,
facility e: the quality of being frank, open, or outspoken f: improper familiarity g: boldness of conception or execution h: unrestricted use
2 a: a political right b: franchise, privilege
synonyms freedom, liberty, license mean the power or condition of acting without compulsion. freedom has a broad range of application from total
absence of restraint to merely a sense of not being unduly hampered or frustrated . liberty suggests release from former restraint or compulsion .
license implies freedom specially granted or conceded and may connote an abuse of freedom .
(Courtesy: Webster.com)
Civil unions? - OK. Marry? Gays 'marrying' is like saying moisture is dry!
Give Brian a break - he's a sports guy afterall!