In my previous posts, I have highlighted some of the issues that face the freedom loving person who wants to move out of slavery. Restrictive laws, taxation and government interference and inefficiency of all kinds work against us. Society may put us into positions where our liberty is restricted, for example when we are seemingly trapped in a job.

I emphasise these matters to encourage people to look at their lives, see through the lies that they have been told since infancy, and see that they are trapped in slavery – then they can start the struggle to free themselves. Many people have a feeling that something is wrong, and don’t understand what is holding them back. I want them to understand that what feels wrong is that they are in slavery.

It is very tempting to attempt to gain freedom by rushing out and attempt to change the system. After all, wouldn’t it be a better world if society gave up the ideas of statism funded by taxation, the welfare state, warfare, pointless restrictions and other restraints on freedom? Of course it would. But is it going to happen anytime soon? No.

We can change ourselves but not change another person. We can either gain total practical freedom now simply by making some internal choices or run in circles and expend enormous efforts for small political gains (if successful). One is an internal change, the other is a major external change.

All systems are self perpetuating and by nature very strongly resist any external pressures. In politics, the government, military and media systems are interdependent, so combine to push back against change, unless they decide that a minor change is expedient.

You choose what you want to do, but I’d rather enjoy the benefits of total freedom now, rather than attempting to fight within or against the political system to get some concessions from the powers that be.

The analogy is being in a cell in prison. The key to escape is within your grasp and you can unlock the doors and walk out under the eyes of the guards, or you can try to get everyone in the cell block to dismantle the jail from the inside out (the noise will however attract the attention of the guards, who will bring tear gas, riot batons and shotguns), then IF the plan works out, you can maybe walk out. Which approach achieves freedom more effectively?

If I can put some ideas out there to people who want to listen by writing some posts, that is not personally damaging, in fact I just do it for fun. But I’m not falling into the trap of trying to lobby politicians, protest against the system or take other personally costly and consuming actions. I’d rather do spend my time on something more productive.

So I encourage you to take freedom into your own hands, make the changes in attitude and behaviours, don’t waste time on changing a system that doesn’t want to change, and get on with enjoying the peace, richness and prosperity of a free life.

Tags: freedom, politics, resistance to change, responsibility, status quo, the system

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