[A Navy Vet]

"“societal compact”. I see, but I think it goes to human nature (natural law) and not just a society. I don’t believe in magical contracts, however. Just cuz I’m born in your vicinity does not mean I entered into a contract with you—I certainly can’t sign any contract with my stubby little infant fingers."

Once you agree to live within a Nation, you have to adhere to their societal compact - called laws and legislation and mores. You CAN always move elsewhere if you don't like that particular societal compact. Think Switzerland, Cayman Islands, Costa Rico, shall I name more you can move to?

"I’m beginning to think freedom has to be forced on humanity—they keep defaulting to slavery, even when they are presently free. A very odd thing to witness."
Not sure I can argue that point.

"So, if what’s best for them is their freedom I would think a system based on individual freedom is one worth ‘enforcing’."

Thanks for making my point.

[Boucheau]

All right, we’re splitting hairs here.

I wasn’t being contentious, by the way.