But not "that kind of free". You know the one I mean----the "free", as in free from British Rule.

That's so "last 3-centuries ago".

We are accustomed to BEING free, as we know it.

We have morphed into wanting everything to BE free FOR us.

Roads?? yep..we need 'em....
but god-damn..don't you DARE raise MY taxes to pay for them

Schools?? yep we need 'em....

but
a) "my" property taxes are already too high
b) "my" kids are grown up
c) I don't HAVE any kids

Health care?? yep we need it

but
it should be freeeeeee, by cutting someone else's programs/benefits..don't you DARE suggest raising MY taxes to pay for it..even if it means I have shitty coverage and may end up a pauper if I do get sick..but, I'm healthy and don't plan to ever get sick, or maybe later if I do get sick, I'll have won the lotto and will be rich, I tell ya..rich!



We love "the free" in America.

People will stampede their fellow citizens to get a good place in line for free or near-free "stuff". People send off for free stuff all the time, even though it might be stuff they can't, or won't use, and with houses stuffed to the rafters with other stuff already, have no room to store.

A BOGO deal is a wonder to behold, and people line up to participate.

People camp out, the day after Christmas to get "free-with purchase" or "half-off" for wrapping paper for next year's gifts they cannot afford, because many are still paying for the previous years' gifts.

Is it any wonder that the government always struggles with passing legislation for things we really need?

"STUFF" COSTS MONEY, and we have become accustomed to thinking that things "can be" free, if only we "work the numbers right", and get someone else to pay, or make it appear to be free.