Freedom is the recognition of necessity

Krishna: wonder what u mean... Krishna Kumar: Minimum Wage Monkey Pradeep: my status message ? Sent at 3:18 PM on Tuesday Krishna: ya Pradeep: me too Sent at 3:18 PM on Tuesday Krishna: i think effect of ur status msg is on the subconscious Pradeep: what do you mean Sent at 3:21 PM on Tuesday Krishna: i mean the meaning is not immediately obvious Pradeep: I odnt think it's that profound :) Krishna: but sounds right Pradeep: here's my explanation Krishna: hehe Pradeep: the society in which we live imposes certain laws , correct ?? Krishna: rite Pradeep: the laws ensure that one person doesnt encroach on another's property or freedom in doing so , the society or government is actually recognising every person's right to his own property and this right of every person to his own property is a necessity not sure if I got that right Sent at 3:24 PM on Tuesday Krishna: so the ultimate neccessities (as deemed by society) are made as rights? Pradeep: yes lemme ask you this , what is of ultimate importance to you ? Krishna: existence Pradeep: just mere existence ? dont you mean existence in a non-prejudiced socity where you have equal oppurtunity to survive and thrive Sent at 3:28 PM on Tuesday Krishna: dont think that'll ever happen... so thats ok with me i mean i dont take it for granted that all are equal and thriving Pradeep: ok, but thats the ideal right , though not what we see around us Krishna: ya Pradeep: so that existence in a non-prejudiced society where blah blah is your necessity now when some form of government /body recognises that necessity , and begins to make laws that will ensure that your necessity is provided and protected for thats where they are guaranteeing your freedom Krishna: gotit Pradeep: hmm I hope thats what Hegel meant Sent at 3:32 PM on Tuesday Krishna: its pretty profound compared to Minimum wage monkey! Pradeep: hehe so it seems Sent at 3:33 PM on Tuesday