Freedom is defined asLiberty of the person from slavery, detention, or oppression.? In such a statement, it can nearly be assumed that this privilege would be granted to every man and woman walking the earth. However, such a fantasy could never be achieved without struggle, restrain, desire, dreaming, and bloodshed. Soldiers have gone down in war, men and women have fallen to the persecution of abominable tyrants, and our forefathers struggled against formalities to achieve what they truly were entitled to: salvation. In man's ultimate hunger for equality, the cost of salvation from persecution has been a large one, indeed. But what price can be placed on a nation's right for freedom?.
The payments made in the past have truly been colossal ones. The literal definition of freedom was stated, but in order to define the United States? freedom as a whole, one must look into the Constitution, where our independence as a nation and our independence as a people are stated boldly. As a result of this much controversial document, we have the right to bear arms as well as the freedom to speak what we believe, among many others. Our rights are unquestionably plentiful, yet they did not appear in such fashion without a motive.
It is men and women's disposition to ultimately make decisions for themselves and choose their own trials in life. The price for such a privilege can be considered beyond human comprehension. The tears shed, the sweat perspired, the struggle withstood, and the blood spilled are all examples of human striving for sovereignty. The Revolutionary War revolved around the colonies? hunger to break the British barriers. Soldiers laid down their lives for the freedom of their nation and the freedom of those future generations. A costly price, indeed.
On occasion, death was not an option for those who were held prisoner for governmental information. Such was the instance for John McCain.
"Believe this: the mistakes are part of the story. I am born of a man who believed he could tell nothing but the truth, while he set down for all time the Poisonwood Bible." - -Adah P.638, The Poisonwood Bible Why is there no narrative of Nathan Price? Quite simply, Nathan Pr...
"Freedom's Obligation" What exactly is the price of one's freedom? Can anyone be able to put a price on something that many take for granted. ... The price of one's freedom, is by far priceless. ... But what exactly does freedom feel obligated in serving us? What have you done, that in turn freedom should serve your every need, and become subjects to what it is you say? ...
You can be free to be what you were made to be, to fulfill the purpose that you were created for. ... Is freedom really free? ... The loss of life is a high price that has to be paid for the freedom and choices that we have here in America. A greater question that I ask myself everyday, and that I encourage you to ask yourself, is, "What responsibilities do I, as an American, have toward insuring freedom for all people in America?" ... Will you do what's right?...
What would our world be like if freedom and democracy were never an issue? ... Unfortunately, Americans must pay a big price for freedom, to other nations and to themselves. ... Unfortunately, all Americans are forced to pay a price, a price of the worst kind. ... But, Ameirca will stand together, and no matter what, there freedom will pull them together and will never fail. ... America is one country where freedom is offered, and although American citizens have comfortable lives being free, fear is the price they pay. ...
Representative Smith states that if personal freedoms are reduced then the liberties of terrorists will also be reduced. ... Smith believes the government must do what is necessary to prevent and stamp out terrorism. ... Who is to limit these powers and what is enough? ... Ironically, free speech is what this country was founded on, and if free speech is taken from Americans then what do they actually have (Arrison). ... Certainly, innocent citizens will be affected negatively due to the Act, however, that price may be acceptable if these new powers aid in better protecting Americans. ...
The First Amendment to the US constitution, presented in the Bill of Rights passed by Congress on September 25, 1789 and ratified December 15,1791, discusses religious and political freedom. It states in particular that there shall be no "abridging of the freedom of speech, or of the press". ... Being exposed to discomforting ideas is the price of freedom, argues Mr. ... I believe that Americans must learn that they do not have to support all they hear, but they must be able to hear what they do not support....
To help them have freedom with God, as well as freedom with men. ... We have what we call "Civil Rights." ... As all of us know, our country was attacked on September 11, 2001, and our country must defend itself for freedom, this is one example of how freedom comes at a price, it is not free. ... The message is what Christian's call our freedom in Jesus. ... The younger generations can obtain their freedom when they get older, by starting to work hard at a young age, and save some of their money, so that they can have the money to do what they want to do when they are older. ...
What is the American dream? Freedom, justice, life, and liberty are the basic elements of the American dream. ... Abraham Lincoln stood tall and led us through the Civil War with the belief that the United States should have a new birth of freedom. ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a courageous man with polio who could no longer walk with ease, brought the world's aggressors to their knees as America triumphed in victory at the close of World War II. 58,202 American sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall with the sober reminder that the ...
