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Is freedom just an illusion in society?

Man having fun at the park while riding bicycle with arms outstretched.(Photo: Courtesy)

Freedom is one of the most popular words in our lexicon. We search for freedom from the cradle to the grave. Even in graveyards, the departed search for freedom, they buy burial sites away from the masses.

As soon as we are old enough to walk and talk, we start searching for freedom. Kids want to go where they are disallowed. They want to eat anything. One of the fondest memories of our childhood is freedom, from worries, responsibilities.

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