[Dumb_Ox]

I argued previously that liberty means the freedom of each adult to do or not do whatever he or she chooses as long as he or she accords the same freedoms to others.

Where does reason fit in here? Isn't the most rational or wisest man the most free? Basing freedom in choice seems to base liberty in will, a non-rational faculty.

[secretagent]

Freedom of choice means we accord others freedom, whether or not we think they’re acting in their own best (most rational) self-interest.