ROLE OF FREEDOM 4
Running head: ROLE OF FREEDOM 1
Role of Freedom
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Role of Freedom
Introduction
Freedom is fundamental for proper human existence as it allows them to speak, think, or act the way they want. Therefore, freedom creates an aspect of independence in people by allowing them to engage in any activity without depending on others. Consequently, freedom plays various roles in promoting human development.
Thesis Statement
Freedom is central to human development as it plays various roles that affect people positively. Principally, the analysis of these specific duties freedom plays can be understood by describing the influence of freedom from historical, political developments in the United States and its impact on the future of Americans.
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Defining freedom and the elements associated with it
Freedom refers to various aspects that center on defining it and its meaning to people.
The declaration of independence, which is the founding statement for freedom in the U.S., touches on equality and individual rights.
Freedom goes beyond the right to speak, think, or act the way a person wishes and incorporates aspects of allowing other people to do what they think is right.
Past roles played by freedom
Freedom is the source of the current democracy enjoyed in the U.S.
The emancipation proclamation, as captured by Martin Luther King in his “I have a dream” speech, gave slaves freedom and started their journey to gaining voting rights.
Freedom allowed different people such as Martin Luther King to challenge previous regimes leading to improvement in governance and democratic process in the U.S.
Freedom defines law
The legislation passed outlines what is right and what is wrong.
The declaration of independence faults people who refuse to pass critical laws.
Freedom has limits, and exceeding them attracts punishment.
Conclusion
Freedom is essential in human development. It has helped to achieve democracy in the U.S., and it continues to define laws.
References
Jefferson, T. (1952). The declaration of independence. Encyclopedia Britannica.
King, M. L. (1985). I Have a Dream: A Speech. Thee Hellbox Press.