*What I have done in the past with this guide is not compensated and takes dozens of hours of research and interviews. While some time is spent transcribing much of my time is spent constantly trying to contact candidates to get answers to self-designed surveys with questions not typically asked. I did not have time to put that effort in this year so I apologize to any who were expecting that.



I was pleasantly surprised to discover people remembering this site even though I have not advertised it this year and all previous advertising was very limited.


Friday, November 5, 2010

Community and Freedom

An article I recently read begins by asking, "What makes a community a great place to live?"

This is a great question we should all consider. Is it the neatness and conformity the community has or is it the relationships neighbors have built with one another? Is it the high resale values our homes are able to maintain or is it the ability for property owners to use their property in the best way they see fit? Are our communities great because the local police are quick to respond to disputes or is it the ability of the individual neighbors to peaceably work out issues with one another because they have focused on one another's similarities and fostered friendships with each other?

One option is achieved by rules, regulations, rigor, and relevance. The other option fosters freedom.

This begs to ask the questions: What is freedom, how important is freedom, and what am I willing to give/sacrifice to have the level of freedom I feel is best?

Give this article a read The Tyrant Next Door and ponder on these questions.
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