the U.S. used the banner of freedom and democracy, to interfere in the domestic affairs of Iraq. They violated international law and bypassed the UN Security Council to launch a war in Iraq. The war has caused the death of nearly five thousand U.S. soldiers and more than eight thousand Iraqi soldiers, as well as at least 100,000 innocent Iraqi civilians. About 4.8 million Iraqis were forced to become refugees. The Iraq war has brought about a continuing series of problems to the Iraqi people. Such as civil war, refugees,unemployment and chaos. So, we do not have freedom to do what we like. Actually,freedom is not absolutely free. As a citizen, freedom means that you must conform to national laws and regulations as a prerequisite.
American citizens must follow their strict and detailed laws. For example, almost all their state laws don't allow shops to sell alcohol to minors under 21-years-old.What's more, parents are asked to take good care of their children otherwise they would be deprived of their custody. All these mean that if you want to enjoy your freedom, you must shoulder your responsibilities and obligations first. For a country, if you fulfill more international obligations and more international responsibilities, you will get more support and you will enjoy more freedom. For example, the Ebola outbreak in West African not only posed a threat to the people of West Africa, but also posed a threat to public health security in the world. As a country that shoulders great responsibilities, the Chinese government provided substantial assistance and actively participated in relevant international cooperation,to fight against Ebola. The actions have been highly praised by the World Health Organization, the United Nations and West African countries. Therefore, China is playing an increasingly important role in international affairs. Similarily,if a country wants to enjoy its right of freedom, it must take up the responsibilities and obligations of international affairs. In a word, freedom is not absolutely free. If you want to enjoy your freedom, you must do what you should
do.