Bini Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 I got txting a friend who made the comment that "housing" should be free because everyone should have a place to call home. She can be a bit idealistic AKA unrealistic about things.. After all, houses don't build themselves. What is on your list of things that you feel should be free? Quote
Jennarator Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 Oh, I have a list of wishes were free, but there seems to be no real reason for that. Quote
pam Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 Living in an area where sometimes we have smog levels that exceed even Los Angeles and being told to limit our driving...it would be nice to have days of free public transportation to be able to adhere to the suggestion. Quote
Backroads Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 I'm in a grey area concerning health care, so I'll leave that on the backburner... basic utilities government filing fees public transportation Quote
Saldrin Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 I got txting a friend who made the comment that "housing" should be free because everyone should have a place to call home. She can be a bit idealistic AKA unrealistic about things.. After all, houses don't build themselves.What is on your list of things that you feel should be free?Nothing we should be free to peruse the things we wish to, and free to fail and free to succeed with out having the rest of society pay for our wants, because that's not what other people are here for. Quote
Connie Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Quote
Guest Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 I was just telling my boys today... Nothing in life is free except for the Atonement. My son asked - the air is free. I said... when you get to be as old as I am, you will very soon realize that not even the air you breathe is free. Somebody had to pay for you to breathe that air. And we went on to a discussion of oppression under Marcos' regime... So, I don't expect anything to be free. But, but, but, public school in America is free... Ya think? Money don't grow on trees. Quote
Backroads Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 Public schools should be funded by the communities... Quote
Wingnut Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 basic utilitiesI don't have a problem paying for them, because they have to be provided somehow, but I'd settle for more reasonable costs. Quote
PrinceofLight2000 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Music. I used to pirate, and after I stopped and started paying for what I wanted to keep, you wouldn't believe how much it costs to have this as a hobby. Hahaha. EDIT: There's quite a big movement in the underground music industry right now to go independent and seek little to no profit. I'm overjoyed because a. I don't have to pay, and b. art is a great thing to be able to appreciate for free. A lot of it is by principle, but a lot of it is also a reaction to piracy as well. Ironically enough, sites like bandcamp that offer a pay what you want feature and/or very low prices are seeing huge success because people feel more obliged to give money to an artist who asks rather than demands, and it also allows people to listen and really enjoy it before they decide to donate to the band if they decide the band is enjoyable enough. Personally, I pay for everything that I'm required to pay for and download for free what's free. If I can't do that, I support bands in other ways in exchange for albums. I write reviews. Edited April 28, 2011 by PrinceofLight2000 Quote
Suzie Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Hospitals should be free, housing and proper education. ....And Olive Garden. Quote
Blackmarch Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 I got txting a friend who made the comment that "housing" should be free because everyone should have a place to call home. She can be a bit idealistic AKA unrealistic about things.. After all, houses don't build themselves.What is on your list of things that you feel should be free?hmm wish all the new games coming out were free from internet reqs to use(IE Portal II) Quote
pam Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Hospitals should be free, housing and proper education.....And Olive Garden. I just got home from Olive Garden and yes I think it should have been free. Quote
Bini Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Posted April 28, 2011 I just got home from Olive Garden and yes I think it should have been free. Hehe. We're headed to Olive Garden right now! Would it still be free even though we tip? Quote
Blackmarch Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Hehe. We're headed to Olive Garden right now! Would it still be free even though we tip? well, if you make the tip large enough and direct it to the establishment... Quote
applepansy Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Life, Liberty and the PURSUIT of Happiness. that's it!!! Everything else we work for. Quote
PrinceofLight2000 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Life, Liberty and the PURSUIT of Happiness.that's it!!! Everything else we work for.I think this thread was more of a lighthearted things you wish were free type deal. Edited April 28, 2011 by PrinceofLight2000 Quote
john doe Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Life, Liberty and the PURSUIT of Happiness.that's it!!! Everything else we work for.Well, somebody paid for that too. I think that Anatess is probably onto something with the Atonement. Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 I wish things like chocolates, ice-cream, and twinkies were free.... ... of calories!!! Quote
Dravin Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Living in an area where sometimes we have smog levels that exceed even Los Angeles and being told to limit our driving...it would be nice to have days of free public transportation to be able to adhere to the suggestion.Fairbanks actually has no-pay public transportation in the winter as an air quality measure. I was just telling my boys today...Nothing in life is free except for the Atonement.My son asked - the air is free.I said... when you get to be as old as I am, you will very soon realize that not even the air you breathe is free. Somebody had to pay for you to breathe that air. And we went on to a discussion of oppression under Marcos' regime...Then not even the Atonement is free, Christ had to pay to provide it for you. Ultimately it comes down to what you think free means. Doesn't have consequences versus doesn't cost money out of your pocket (just two definitions of the numerous out there) provide very different lists. Actually the first has a nonexistent list depending on how you think about it. Edited April 28, 2011 by Dravin Quote
Wingnut Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Then not even the Atonement is free, Christ had to pay to provide it for you.That's exactly what I was thinking, too. Not to mention that while we are all saved (will we live again) because of the Atonement, not all will be exalted because of it without some of our own blood, sweat, and tears. Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Then not even the Atonement is free, Christ had to pay to provide it for you. Ultimately it comes down to what you think free means. Doesn't have consequences versus doesn't cost money out of your pocket (just two definitions of the numerous out there) provide very different lists. Actually the first has a nonexistent list depending on how you think about it.Not true. You don't have to do anything/give anything to get the Atonement.You have to pay taxes to pay for the military that give you the freedom to breathe your air. Quote
Suzie Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Through his sinless life, his genetic nature as the Only Begotten of the Father, and his willingness to drink the bitter cup of justice, the Savior was able to atone unconditionally for Adam and Eve’s transgression and for physical death, and to atone conditionally for our personal sins. The unconditional part of the Atonement is a free gift of grace requiring no further action on our part. The conditional part, however, requires our repentance as the condition of applying mercy to our personal sins.LDS.org - Ensign Article - Beauty for Ashes: The Atonement of Jesus ChristIt is not so cut and dried. :) Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 LDS.org - Ensign Article - Beauty for Ashes: The Atonement of Jesus ChristIt is not so cut and dried. :)Salvation through the Atonement is free. No, ifs hows whys about it. Exaltation is a different matter. Quote
Suzie Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Salvation through the Atonement is free. No, ifs hows whys about it. Exaltation is a different matter.Read quote above. :) Quote
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