cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/61442271
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2694719
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2685916
OK, c’est pas vraiment “l’image du jour”. Elle correspond plus à la période troublée que nous traversons actuellement.
But it’s specifically essential liberty for temporary security. We’re not talking about, say, giving up shooting rifles in the air for the safety of the surrounding area, we’re talking giving up, for example, basic privacy in return for making sure kids don’t accidentally see a tiddie.
I do realise that, but it sounds very silly without the appropriate context.
As the person you’re replying to pointed out, the context is in the statement. Essential liberty. Temporary security.