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How can we balance individual Liberty with collective responsibility?

Jerri Harback

Well, that's a tough one. On the one hand, we all want to be able to do whatever we want, whenever we want, without anyone telling us what to do. That's individual Liberty for you.

But on the other hand, we also have to think about our responsibilities to the community as a whole. We can't just go around doing whatever we want and not caring about how it affects others. That's where collective responsibility comes in.

So how do we strike a balance between these two things? I think it's all about finding a middle ground. We have to be able to exercise our individual Liberty, but we also have to be mindful of the impact we're having on others.

For example, let's say you want to have a party at your house. You should be free to do that, right? But you also have to be aware of the noise level and how it might disturb your neighbors. You may have the right to party, but you also have a responsibility to be considerate of those around you.

Another example is wearing a mask. Some people might argue that they have the right to not wear a mask if they don't want to. But if they do that, they could potentially spread a virus to others who might get seriously ill. In that case, individual Liberty takes a backseat to collective responsibility.

I think the key is to be aware of both sides of the equation and to try to find a balance that works for everyone. It's not always easy, and there are always going to be differing opinions and priorities. But if we can all be respectful of each other and try to understand where others are coming from, we can hopefully find a way to balance individual Liberty with collective responsibility.