Becerra , the Court ruled that California could not require pro-life pregnancy centers to promote state-provided abortion services to their clients. Additionally, earlier this year right here in our own state, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education gave Auburn University its highest rating for free speech policies on college campuses.
It may seem like freedom is being threatened in America, but in reality, freedom is on the move. Do not get discouraged, as I all too often do. This Fourth of July, embrace the freedom given to us by the founders. Many men and women have fought hard to preserve it. That is why the Alabama Policy Institute exists—to defend and promote your freedom. Focusing on our own individual freedoms, autonomy and quality of life has made us angry, entitled, fearful, greedy, depressed and addicted.
Retired U. As a young boy I learned the meaning of our Four th of July and the Declaration of Independence from my father, a career naval officer, and through participation in Cub Scouts. Freedom for me, like many others in our country, is all about democracy, rights, liberty, opportunity and equality. More so, it is about the opportunity for prosperity and success, as well as upward mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work and commitment.
My father, a product of the Great Depression and World War II, stressed the importance that nothing is given to you; you have to work hard for success. As such, our country is among the freest nations on earth; our citizens enjoy tremendous liberty thanks to the way our government was set up by the founders.
A democracy is a government in which the people are able to choose our leaders. I followed my father with a career in the U. Our Constitution and amendments address equality and fairness but there is much to be done — especially in our legal system — to bring all America, especially African Americans, to a level playing field. I am hopeful. Because I grew up in a military family, I know the sacrifices countless men, women and their families make.
Thank you to all who serve and have served to defend our freedoms in this complex nation we call home. God bless and protect all our active military and veterans! The Declaration of Independence defines us as free Americans with the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, with those rights secured by a government that derives its powers from the consent of the governed.
The Constitution embraces our spirit of ideal freedom. The First Amendment grants us the ability to express what we believe, on equal footing. Clark County Citizens United routinely exercises that right with every testimony submitted to the public record. County councilors recently had a packed hearing room full of peaceful equestrians voicing their concerns about infringements to their ideal freedoms. Americans have shown we are willing to go to great lengths to defend our freedoms and express our beliefs.
Our America is a work in progress and is always evolving toward a more ideal and perfect union. The American ideal of freedom has to be dependent upon the opportunities that have been put in place to level the playing field so that each individual can rise to their full potential. Since I came to the United States from Kenya in August , I have grown intellectually and socially by making good use of the opportunities that I have had. Speaking of intellectual growth, the education system in the United States is world-class.
That kind of opportunity does not exist in Kenya where I completed my high school education. While studying at Clark College, I had the honor of serving the students as the president of the student government.
Freedom means being able to leave my home or neighborhood without fear of bodily injury or death. Freedom means being able to embrace creativity without fear or retribution. Freedom comes with a price, though. For sometimes in others pursuit of their freedoms, they bully or physically harm another. In that regard freedom seems like a double-edged sword. Well said, Sara. Yet, it is sometimes difficult to see when we might be harming or at least infringing on others. Freedom is also related to the drive to become who we are, to live up to our potential.
Freedom is a powerful word. To some it means independence. To others, it means the ability to act and speak freely - or to go where they wish.
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