We are blessed to live in the United States of America,
where citizens have a lot of individual liberty; as compared to the rest of the
world. Whatever follows, please realize
that I thank God that I am an American.
The founding fathers would not approve U.S. Constitution,
until it included language that protected the rights of citizens. These rights include, but are not limited to:
freedom of speech, the press, assembly, religion, and the right to keep and
bear arms. Americans can travel or move
anywhere they want to in the United States without asking the government for
permission. The Declaration of Independence
says that we have a God given right to life, liberty and the pursuit happiness
(property).
Listening to the broadcast news, it seems that a lot of
people believe our freedom is under attack.
So, it may be a good idea to think through what freedom means to each of
us.
QUESTION: What does freedom mean to you?
Freedom is all of those things you mentioned. I can't imagine having to register with the government to have a legal church gathering. I can't imagine having to keep my guns with a government official. I can't imagine not being able to vote. We are really lucky to be in the United States at this time in history.
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That is an excellent question. It is a question I ask my Junior English students. Beyond this, their assignment is to read the excerpt of the Declaration of Independence in their textbook and then answer this question:
Freedom at What Cost?
Americans are fond of saying “It’s a free country,” yet freedom has responsibilities that go along with it. Write a brief essay explaining how freedom can bring both gains and losses.
(This comes from the Holt textbook, fifth course.)
Their answers are varied and enlightening often taking pathways I had not thought of. It is a question that maybe all citizens should ask themselves before voting.
Thank you.
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