Free Society?

If you think you live in a free society, try building a garage on your own fully paid for property within meets and bounds and within the general building guidelines or restrictions without a permit. They should be glad just to collect the ensuing taxes for the structures that are built. I understand that reason and common sense need to dictate and that we just can't put up dangerous structures or nasty eyesores. Things still have to look decent. If you wish to try a new building technique that is within your budget and still looks okay, it should be your perogative. Give people a little bit of freedom and you might be surprised at what comes up. People can be quite inventive. With a bit of freedom, people might build more and help stimulate the economy. I have some building ideas that might make housing more affordable and earth friendly, but to jump through all the hoops to have something approved is just too costly and not worth the hassle. Many people find this to be the case. Let's take back our individual freedom  and bring the world into the future.