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"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
~ Nelson Mandela

Freedom suddenly seems like a privilege. A luxury. Only a certain few can afford true freedom.

What kind of freedom? It's not just to be free from tyranny and injustice. It's being free in all aspects. Free from the restraints of bureaucracy, political bickering and all that jazz.

In anarchy, there is no such thing as freedom. Whoever is the strongest is the victor; none can oppose that rule. Just see what is happening in Africa. Where is freedom? Do they know what is freedom? What freedom tastes like?

Even in democracy, we are not free. We should be given so much more space to voice our opinions to improve the state of the nation and the world. Do not assume that the people are not capable of providing insights into the administration of a country. We are more than just simple citizens.

The world has got it wrong. To be free is to live free from worries. Free from misery. Free from grief. Free from the atrocities of war. Free from the dark side of Man's psyche. That is true freedom.

I believe that's what Mandela saw. And I hope he will see that freedom becomes what it is meant to be.

Cheers.