Well, Terry, I feel as if I belong to Sweden, but Sweden doesn't own me. If I want to leave Sweden and settle somewhere else, there is not a thing Sweden can do to stop me. If I want to sell everything I own in Sweden and take all the money out of Sweden, there is still nothing Sweden can do to stop me, because it is my money. As long as I don't commit a crime, Sweden can't stop me from doing what I want.
But Sweden is responsible for me. If I have left Sweden and taken all my money out of the country, Sweden would still be obliged to help me if I'm still a Swedish citizen.
Sweden doesn't own me and can't control me, as long as I obey the law of the land. Sweden doesn't limit my freedom as long as I don't break the law. But Sweden is duty-bound to help me if I need help, because Sweden is responsible for me. I like it that way.
Ann
