It’s funny how the things we value most are founded by a concept we don’t quite understand. It’s hilarious that those determined to “perfect” the world view this basic principle with the utmost contempt. And it’s hysterical that the solutions to numerous problems lie rooted in the solution to this simple one. Freedom, in the simplest of terms, is choice. It’s when we complicate this simplicity that we destroy the truth. Freedom is fair? That kind of thinking brings us to socialism, a perfect state of equal nothingness. Or perhaps, freedom means lawlessness. Thus, when we are confronted with the freedom to abort an unborn human, we neglect the useless “don’t kill” principle. And in America, freedom is an indestructible right. So when a group of ex-communists decides to save us from killing the poor birds with our windmills , we drop all plans to create an independent society, and again turn to Saudi Arabia for help . But at least the birds are safe. Freedom is not indestructible and is being stealthily obliterated. And we support that destruction. Why? Because freedom means that we cannot use nuclear energy; it might kill a few trees near the nuclear plants. Because freedom means we can only choose between Democrats or Republicans; they are obviously naturally superior. Because freedom means that we need to devote ourselves to preserving the lives of a few polar bears who suddenly decide to swim out to the middle of the ocean; we truly perfected a freedom that favors all but humanity. I must admit that I am rather confused at this logic, considering it defies the Green Party’s first value: “ Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another.” I guess some human beings are more human than others. Or maybe they meant polar bears by human beings: Every polar bear deserves a say in the decisions that affect its life and not be subject to the murderous will of those who improve technology. Let’s define freedom simply as choice. And let freedom ring.