23,152 notes January 17, 2012 Me:Am I free to assemble a protest of peaceful peers? Government:Only with a permit. Me:Am I free to travel? Government:Only with a passport. Me:Am I free to pursue my own ideas of happiness? Government:Only within these constraints. Me:Am I free to start a business? Government:Only with a license. Me:Am I free to marry who I wish? Government:Only with my consent. Me:Am I free? Government:I'm legally obligated to say that you are. Government:Stop asking so many questions. Filed under and the list could go on and on