independance_and_blanks andrew one of my friends continually complains about her parent's not letting her have freedom. She happens to be 19... I keep telling her that she should simply take her freedom. I believe that at a certain point you need to take your freedom if they have not given it to you. I also believe in taking your freedom from the government too. It seems outragious to me that the government regulates marriage. Personally I plan to keep the government in the dark about my life. I'm sure how to do it... any suggestions? 030730 ... screwing for virginity dont own credit cards, put fake names (but real addresses and phone numbers) on all forms, do not ever, ever, ever, pay with anything but cash, live in the country and be as self suffecient as possible (or live in the city and do the same). it is easyer than it sounds 030730 ... alice do what you please, but remember, somebody is watching, so keep your shades on. live free or die. 040213 what's it to you? who go blather from