If we truly acted responsibly, we could have complete freedom up to the point where our actions begin to adversely affect another. At that point, we have to weigh consequences and relative harms and benefits. I have absolute freedom to swing my arm, as long as it doesn't hit your face.
I seriously question some of the mandates during the Covid epidemic. I'm not convinced of the efficacy of masks, and speaking for myself, I can't see when wearing one because it fogs my glasses and I can barely breathe. While those restrictions were in place, I avoided going anywhere because of the necessity for masks rather than concern for getting Covid. I prefer solitude for the most part anyway, so that aspect wasn't a hardship for me, but it grated to know if I did want to go anywhere, I had to go blind and breathless.
If we truly acted responsibly, we could have complete freedom up to the point where our actions begin to adversely affect another. At that point, we have to weigh consequences and relative harms and benefits. I have absolute freedom to swing my arm, as long as it doesn't hit your face.
I seriously question some of the mandates during the Covid epidemic. I'm not convinced of the efficacy of masks, and speaking for myself, I can't see when wearing one because it fogs my glasses and I can barely breathe. While those restrictions were in place, I avoided going anywhere because of the necessity for masks rather than concern for getting Covid. I prefer solitude for the most part anyway, so that aspect wasn't a hardship for me, but it grated to know if I did want to go anywhere, I had to go blind and breathless.
I've also seen two other types of freedom described: 'freedom from', and 'freedom to'.
Freedom from oppression, exploitation, abuse, etc.
Freedom to work, travel, pursue activities that provide personal satisfaction such as music, writing, speaking, dancing, etc.