Freedom Stories
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Rachael, NC
What Does Freedom Mean To Me?
A term defined freedom in three distinct ways. (1) As the absence of external restraint; (2) as the capacity to do what one wishes; (3) as the capacity to do what one ought? Literally, freedom means "not in bondage." The terms liberty and freedom, I believe, are used... read more |
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Lorna, WA Anger, hate and fear weaken the bond of freedom that binds the US as one. Freedom is a feeling of love, the ability to cultivate relationships with the land and people that we call our neighborhood and neighbors. It is to long for an understanding of where they have come from, what their families ha... read more |
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Marissa, TX I am in my junior year of high school. I have three brothers and one sister. Most of my life I have been a tomboy and played games with my brothers. Last year when I tried to try out for my high school football team, the coach said that I couldn’t because I was a girl, I might get hurt, and it had n... read more |
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John, NY After September 11, I watched about two days straight of the 24-hour post-attack news coverage on TV. I'd seen pictures of people jumping from the Trade Center. I'd seen those planes smash into the towers probably 100 times. I'd seen images of the American flag about 500 times. I was mad. I was... read more |
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meg, IL I think freedom means that we can be ourselves and do things without someone telling us that we're doing something wrong. We can say whatever we want to without being punished, killed, or put in jail. I really admire Martin Luther King J.R. He spoke from his heart and he really wanted black people t... read more |
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Meg, SD Freedom means you have the right to go to any church you want.... read more |
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Jess, NH Even though the U.S. may be the land of the free and the home of the brave, a lot of people don't resepect it. People especially dont respect the fact that there is now freedom for all people and all generations. Some people treat other races or cultures very badly. Once, when I was at a store, me a... read more |
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Helen, AR Freedom is not lack of restraint. U.S. citizens have restraints (laws).Our laws define freedom.If a majority of citizens oppose a law, they can hope to change it--THAT is freedom. Our laws provide a necessary order, and protect the lawful.... read more |
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Rupa, NY My sister makes documentary films and has just returned from India. She went there to do a film about a bride in Bangladesh whose dowry was too small and whose life was ruined after her husband threw acid on her face. After watching her film, I feel so happy to live in a country where women have the... read more |
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Seb, VT My family came here in 1992 from the Balkans because of the war. We were lucky enough to get out of there when we did. When I first got to America I can't believe all of the wonderful things that are here. There is always a lot to do and to learn, and so many places that I want to travel to. I hav... read more |
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