What Freedom Means to Me: An American Ideal Defined Through the Eyes of a Teenager Intro to U.S. History 101-03 Prof. Paul Elovitz Claudia Molina February 1‚ 2013 Cmolina1@ramapo.edu 201-491-4761 Freedom means many different things to many people‚ but to me it means I can live in a country that believes in life‚ liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I mean this is the “Land of the Free”. However‚ these are things that not everyone can experience. Freedom to me also means I can
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was built upon. Freedom. What does that mean to us? Many would say that freedom means: freedom of speech or freedom of religion. The question is‚ what does that mean to an immigrant? What is freedom to those who spend their lives in poverty or in a third world country eating dirt cookies such as the Haitians. For many‚ it could mean a break. “Give me your tired‚ your poor‚ Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”-The new Colossus. Have we forgotten what this truly means? What the "American Dream"
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"We believe that freedom is a gift from God and not a political grant from government. Freedom neither license nor anarchy. It is self- control. No more and no less. It must be consistent with the truths expressed in such great moral guides as the Ten Commandments‚ the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence." As you may have guessed I didn’t write this opinion. But‚ I do agree with R.C. Holies’ principles presented in this magnificent quote. As I was reading this‚ it made me realize
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WHAT FREEDOM MEANS TO ME Freedom- the ability to be able to do whatever you please. The right that we Americans are fortunate enough to possess and use in our everyday lives. Freedom has transformed lives‚ and formed others. Because of the freedom we have in the United States‚ our lives are significantly better than of those in other‚ more restricted countries. But as we often take this freedom for granted‚ it is a good thing to occasionally sit back and reflect on what true freedom means to
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In this essay‚ I explain what I believe "freedom of speech" should mean. "Freedom of speech" is guaranteed in the United States Constitution‚ but is also a principle generally accepted by democracies. However‚ I’m explaining my views on what it should mean‚ not how it is understood by courts or other bodies. Freedom of speech is often invoked in defence of offensive comments and works of art. At the other extreme‚ it is generally accepted that freedom of speech does not include a right to‚ quoting
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1. In your own words‚ I would like you to define what success means to you. Based on our in-class discussion‚ please articulate the three main ingredients you believe will contribute to the feeling that your career is fueling professional and personal success. For example‚ making a positive difference in the lives of others‚ making a lot of money‚ being respected by your family and colleagues‚ being known as a leader in your field‚ etc. Then‚ discuss how you could use these definitions of success
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Freedom. Liberty of the person from slavery‚ detention‚ or oppression; The power or right to act‚ speak‚ or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Freedom‚ liberty‚ independence- these three words are the foundation of America. It’s what we were founded on and now rely on today. Freedom isn’t just a word. It’s an action. We live in a country where we have many freedoms. Freedoms such as being able to speak out and say what you want to say. The freedom to worship and believe as you choose
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What Trust and Respect mean and how it should be earned Respect as defined by the ARMY values is defined as‚ “treat people as they should be treated” I believe that this is true but that there is more to it than that. Respect to me is about doing what is asked of you without back talk or argument‚ talking to someone as they should be talked to i.e. if someone is in a greater position than you treat them as such (stand at parade rest‚ etc.) Respect is a very important quality that we are taught
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What does being poor mean to you? A family or person is considered to be poor based on the standards by the country that he lives in. A man might think of himself as poor if he is without the things he feels he needs to survive. A person who continuously doesn’t have food to eat or is homeless would be someone others would view as being poor. Someone could be observed as a poor person if he smells bad or has bad hygiene. As far as I’m concerned‚ these all are material poverty. Material poverty is
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Freedom is priceless. Freedom means to love‚ live‚ and worship as you choose. Always remembering that this choice consists not only in doing what we like or want‚ but in having the right to do what we should. Freedom to me means to learn from my mistakes. If we did not have freedom we would not be able to worship our religion‚ speak freely‚ and assembly with others. Freedom is the foundation upon which our founding fathers built this country. Freedom of religion‚ speech‚ and assembly is just three
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