Or how about this explanation from the Governor’S “Fed Up!” (he made similar statements in “On My Honor,” personal appearances and at least one radio interview that I heard, so I’m convinced that he understands what he is saying):
pp 19-20 “This is the essence of liberty in America. Through freedom and mutual respect, each of us is free to pursue our dreams and to become the best versions of our selves, together creating a community of people reaching their highest God-given potential.
Page 20 “And the idea that government exist to serve the will of the people – further individual freedom rather than the appetites of rulers – is what made the American System unique and attractive to people around the globe. “
“Now, some claim that there can be too much liberty or that people cannot be trusted if they have too much freedom. I do not believe that is true. The kind of liberty we construe as harmful is not really liberty but rather license. And license serves only the selfish appetite at the expense of others. Liberty is a God-given virtue; license is a destructive vice fomented by the forces of evil. If liberty were to include the freedom to harm others, then of course that would be too much of it. But with liberty’s essence is recognition of the inherent value of other human beings. This “rightful” liberty is the blessing that our federal system of government was established to preserve and protect. Liberty is our birthright as Americans. It exists within moral boundaries that protect the rights of others.”
Thank you.