There ought to be limits to freedom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush suggests that freedom should have boundaries.
- In plain terms
- Freedom needs limits to be acceptable.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance liberty with responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where should freedom end?
- Who decides the limits?
Another view
Limiting freedom often leads to abuse of power.
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