In what way can simply signing a document be a burden on you or your freedom?
Obviously, the answer to that question depends on the document that you’re asked to sign. If you’re a celebrity and a fan hands you a scrap of paper for an autograph, your burden consists of a few seconds of your time—and in fact, it’s probably a joy for you. If you’re obtaining a mortgage, your signature on the dotted line burdens you with decades of financial obligations. If you’re a governor or the president, your signature on legislation carries the burden of changing the law for better or worse.
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