Freedom in American Society

Running head: SEMESTER PAPER 1

SEMESTER PAPER 4

Semester Paper

Crystal D. Campbell

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Semester Paper OUTLINE

The health of freedom in American society today

Freedom ( choice, lack of coercion, liberalism, democracy isn’t the only way to freedom but is an outward expression of freedom) in the relation to democracy, how to over throw tyranny and terror (sh)

Democracy is ruled by the majority, though this is in place in American society today it deffinelty paves the way for free thought and choice among individuals. More fair than one person’s rule, its an collective rule by the community.

Elections (frequent elections and the more opportunity to do so is an expression of freedom)

Voting is one of the pillars of democracy and a modern view of the “good life” (Lesson3)

Though there are minor restrictions there such as age and criminal history or mental health (Political equality= they should be no restriction on race or gender)

Different view points (political positions) there must be choice

And free market media ( Truth=informed choice) no political censorship

Sharansky= “A lack of moral clarity is also the tragedy that has befallen efforts to advance peace and security in the world. Promoting peace and security is fundamentally connected to promoting freedom and democracy” (p.xix)

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Economic freedom

1. The free market

Three major threats to freedom

Moral relativism

Develops into Is totalitarianism = rejecting religious heritage and objective standards

No moral truths which is no intrinsic value of an individual

There is an absence of standards and the forces decides what is right

Thus freedom is not enjoyed

2. Soft Deposition

Handing over ones freedom for safety and security

The government has full control to make the people happy

3. The decline for Americans to utilize their freedom in America. If American rights are not exercised daily it will soon be taken away.

Solutions to these threats

Obtaining civic values

Encouraging Americans to exercise their rights

3. Have a government that continues to be structured to be for the people and to protect the rights of citizens

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