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When I was a kid, my parents always scolded me for trying to drink my grandfather's whiskey. Imagine, an active and curious little boy, watching his grandfather sip that thick, golden, smooth liquid. I wanted to drink some too! However, every time I tried to secretly drink that tempting beverage, I got into big trouble. I never understood why, and that would be the cause of negative thoughts about my parents going through my mind. As the years passed, I realized why I was not allowed to drink my grandfather's whiskey; it could have poisoned me. A drink [...]

We all want to be free and our desire for freedom is what makes us human. The word freedom is obviously powerful and is often used in different contexts. When referring to morality, common expressions are used, such as "I am free to do whatever I want as long as I don't hurt anyone." In the political realm, freedom is used as what marks a civilized nation; repressive regimes are not associated with the word. Our intuitions tell us that freedom is our birthright, it is a good thing, and, if necessary, we must [...]