🕊️ Liberty vs. License: The Fragile Line Between Freedom and Chaos
Liberty is one of the most cherished ideals in American life. It’s etched into our founding documents, echoed in our national anthem, and invoked in countless debates. But liberty is not the same as license—and confusing the two can have dangerous consequences. Inspired by When Liberty Enslaves , this post explores how extremist movements often blur the line between principled freedom and reckless entitlement. ⚖️ What’s the Difference? Liberty is freedom governed by law, ethics, and mutual respect. License is doing whatever one wants, regardless of impact or consequence. Liberty invites responsibility. License rejects it. When individuals or groups claim the Constitution gives them the right to act without restraint—whether it’s refusing lawful orders, threatening others, or rejecting public safety measures—they’re not exercising liberty. They’re asserting license. 🔥 The Extremist Misuse of “Freedom” Extremist ideologies often weaponize the concept of liberty: Claim...