Marx&Mills

I would have to say that I agree somewhat with both Marx and Mills. I would like to believe that freedom means being completely free of the power of the government that freedom means we cannot be forced to do something. A small part of me however thinks that this may be unrealistic, that there is a time when having the government powers intervene is necessary and could potentially help us gain freedom. I believe that this is what Marx is trying to say when he says that it is sometimes necessary for this to happen in order to receive freedom to make certain economic choices. As far as freedom goes, the principle I agree with most is the harm principle. I believe that one should be allowed to do whatever they please as long as it is not harming anyone. I think this is especially important in protecting children. I know some may not agree but I do think government interference is necessary in this case. I believe laws and regulations should be made and that eventually government should step in if a child is being harmed by ones actions. This could go for many other laws our country has as well, not just those that just protect children. This is why our country has protected classes. I don't always think government interference is a bad thing. I think there is a line and that line is very hard to find. In the end though the government stepping in to protect a child from harm is not a crack down on our freedom because the child is in turn given freedom. More freedom can be granted through the use of government.