07-21-2016, 05:40 PM
Ok, Sharp. It appears that we are at an impasse. I keep explaining that I am in agreement with you that one should not sell anything they do not own, and you keep informing me that it is illegal to do so. It is apparent to me that I am unable to properly explain my point of view, and so I cede this ground to you and remove myself from further argument on this subject. Perhaps we can come to a better understanding on another topic in this forum.
On a separate note (this may be off-topic) - and this is just my personal curiosity, not intended to offend or start another argument - where are you getting the information about curtailed freedoms in Russia?
I am a US citizen, I have lived most of my life in US, and I have spent the last 13 years living in Russia (without Russian citizenship, by the way, work visas). If anything - my freedoms should be even more curtailed here than those of Russian citizens. However, based on personal experience, I prefer living in Russia. I choose to live here, rather than the US, because I feel less constrained here. I can say what I like, without the hypocrisy of political correctness (a term the meaning of which I still fail to understand). I can do what I like, as long as I do not break the law, without fear of harassment from someone (including the police) who simply don't like what I do. If I go to the office and see one of the women there looking especially pretty - I can compliment her on how lovely she looks, and not worry about a harassment lawsuit - she will actually be pleased I noticed. Nobody bothers anybody here - live the way you want, do what you want, just don't break the law. I cannot say the same about life in US. I invite you to visit Russia, spend a month or so here, and just live - without trying to find "something wrong" with everything, just live.
On a separate note (this may be off-topic) - and this is just my personal curiosity, not intended to offend or start another argument - where are you getting the information about curtailed freedoms in Russia?
I am a US citizen, I have lived most of my life in US, and I have spent the last 13 years living in Russia (without Russian citizenship, by the way, work visas). If anything - my freedoms should be even more curtailed here than those of Russian citizens. However, based on personal experience, I prefer living in Russia. I choose to live here, rather than the US, because I feel less constrained here. I can say what I like, without the hypocrisy of political correctness (a term the meaning of which I still fail to understand). I can do what I like, as long as I do not break the law, without fear of harassment from someone (including the police) who simply don't like what I do. If I go to the office and see one of the women there looking especially pretty - I can compliment her on how lovely she looks, and not worry about a harassment lawsuit - she will actually be pleased I noticed. Nobody bothers anybody here - live the way you want, do what you want, just don't break the law. I cannot say the same about life in US. I invite you to visit Russia, spend a month or so here, and just live - without trying to find "something wrong" with everything, just live.