Freedom

Introduction

Freedom has been discussed and debated for a while now and no one can completely agree that it exists. Does it really exist? Can one do what they feel because they have the want to? And how far does freedom exist without restraints, if it does exist? Over the years the meaning of “freedom” has developed from not being a slave to being able to say what you want, live where you please, receive health care, and so many other ideas. Unfortunately, this has opened the opportunity for persons to bend and shape the meaning of the word freedom to fit their purpose. It is probable that the meaning of the word freedom will continue to expand as the continual struggle over what humans deserve carries on (Eveslage 120). It's is obvious that the price for freedom is not free but that it is rather large.

Discussion

One person's life is big enough! Just imagine losing your father, mother, sister, brother, or any other family member. Just imagine being drafted for a war that is known to be deadly. You know that when you leave you have a slim chance at coming back. These people have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their life for the lives of other people. You can kind of relate this to the bible. God sent Jesus Christ to sacrifice his life so that others could be free and have a chance to live. Yes, freedom has been paid for but there is a responsibility that comes with the freedom also. Was all that dyeing for worth it? (Fish 175).

All the liberties we have such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, etc… could be the cause of all the conflicts today. Freedom probably makes way for political conflict the most, and as we know these conflicts can prevent our government from quickly responding to domestic and foreign problems. A free society also allows people to express their views how and when they want which can be troublesome. Just think of the Nazis and the Fascists. They could not have attained power if they had not once lived in a free country. What if we limited free speech? If free speech was denied to groups like racists, then racism could be easier to eliminate (Fish 213).

Maybe the Oklahoma City bombing would have never occurred if free speech had been denied to the leaders of radical right militias. It seems like we are still paying the price of freedom constantly, doesn't it? Even though freedom can bring around problems such as these, it believes that people have to deal with these problems because overall freedom is good for us. People have to remember that freedom allow to choose our paths in life that are best suitable for us. Not to long ago, there were seventy-five Chinese people that were caught trying to sneak into America illegally (Fish 214).

Freedom for Mills speaks of the rights of an individual. Mills concept is focused more ...