Comments for How learning about Freedom made me Free at http://www.ldsfreemen.com , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.ldsfreemen.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:48:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ldsfreemen.com/brian-r.-mecham/how-learning-about-freedom-made-me-free.html#comment-142 "Everyone loves freedom, right?" Absolutely NOT! Consider that Mormons (as a majority) inflicted Fluoridated water on the subjects of Salt Lake County. Consider that Mormons (as a majority in the state government) inflicted (and inflict) higher and higher taxes on the subjects (and visitors) to Utah [anybody remember the Sandy soccer complex?]. The Nephites cried unto the Lord when their tax rates were 20%, the Mormons cry unto their god (the government) to increase their taxes when we are fleeced at 50% . PS. Most Americans act this way, but I condemn Mormons the most because they ought to know better - ed42 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:09:23 +0100 http://www.ldsfreemen.com/brian-r.-mecham/how-learning-about-freedom-made-me-free.html#comment-140 Ironically, "freedom" means (from an etymological perspective) marriage to the state. In the British Isles, non-sovereigns were elevated in society by a ritual marriage to their city to become "freemen". I much prefer the word "Independence" to describe the modern concept of freedom, as did Joseph Smith, Jr. - Derek P. Moore Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:16:25 +0100