Achieving Freedom by Writing First of all‚ what is writing? Writing is a way to express something we have to say using a textual medium by using a paper and a pen. It is also a peaceful way to express our feelings because it does not bring harm to ourselves and to everyone around us. I have once watched the movie entitled “Freedom Writers”. The Freedom Writers is a true story film which is about a teacher named Ms. Gruwell who tries to make a difference with her freshmen students. She is very determined
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key components to that is freedom. Freedom is defined as the power or right to act‚ speak‚ or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint‚ but freedom goes far beyond this definition. Freedom has many attributes. We have national freedom‚ political freedom‚ individual freedom‚ and spiritual freedom. So‚ as you can see it is not just a value based on the country that you choose to live in‚ but the very citizens within that country. Many countries want the freedoms that the United States enjoys
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Freedom of Speech vs. Censorship Adopted in 1791‚ the First Amendment‚ states “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” (Pilon) The freedom of speech documented in the First Amendment is not only a constitutional protection but also an inevitable part of democratic government and independence‚ which are essential values in society. “Censorship‚” according
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Stuart Mill: Freedom Freedom is generally defined‚ by a dictionary‚ as the condition or right of being able or allowed to do‚ say‚ think‚ etc. whatever you want to‚ without being controlled or limited (Cambridge). This means there is no interference or influence in ones’ actions or opinions by anyone else. There is no domination or dictatorial government who affects these actions or opinions. John Stuart Mill‚ an English philosopher and economist‚ gives a similar view on freedom as the Cambridge
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What are the best freedoms in the first amendment? I know the first amendment has many great freedoms. For example freedom of speech‚ freedom of religion‚ and the right to petition the government. Theses freedoms are the best because it gives people the right t exercise their beliefs and express themselves. Freedom of speech is amazing because people can feel like they have the power to speak their minds about anything they want. Freedom of press is amazing because citizens of a country can get informed
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Comparing Freedom Writers and The Outsiders Taking place in Long Beach California‚ Richard Lagravense directed an amazing movie titled “Freedom Writers.” Freedom Writers came out in 2007 and has inspired many teenagers all over the world. Not only do I consider this to be one of my favorite movies‚ but many others do too. Freedom Writers was a movie with many interesting characters. Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell (Mrs. G)‚ a high school teacher who realizes that teaching is her passion
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Synthesis Essay Freedom of speech is one of the cornerstones of American Democracy and the U.S. political environment. It is a right given to our citizens protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The right to speak freely is essential in our political process and ensures the protection of minority populations and opinions without it many people in America would not have a platform on which they can go to be heard. Our society should continue to place fewer restrictions
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Capitalism & Freedom Author: Milton Friedman Milton Friedman’s Capitalism & Freedom is one of the most important books regarding economics of the 20th century. His thoughts laid the groundwork for the emerging modern conservative movement‚ which was an evolution of the 19th century beliefs surrounding liberalism. Friedman’s major themes of his most famous work consist of the roles of competitive capitalism‚ as well as the role that government should play in a society “dedicated to freedom and
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Freedom of speech‚ in my opinion‚ is being limited. It shouldn’t though. To have the freedom to speak our minds is what very little countries have. We‚ as Americans‚ are lucky to be one of the few to have that right. It shows where people stand on a two-sided argument or just a debut. It is also protected by the First Amendment under the words of - ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or
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The extent of religious freedom in the British American colonies was at a moderate amount. Although colonies such as Virginia and Massachusetts had little to no religious freedom‚ there were colonies such as Pennsylvania and Rhode Island that had a certain degree of tolerance for other religions. With Virginia being Anglican with its laws‚ Massachusetts having puritans and separatists‚ Rhode Island having Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson‚ and Pennsylvania having William Penn along with Quakers
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