In fact, sentiment in America was largely isolationist. President Franklin Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address broke with that tradition, citing four freedoms that he perceived as under threat from the ongoing war, and which should be protected as global and universal. In his original speech, Roosevelt defined these freedoms as follows:.
It is a definite basis for a kind of world attainable in our own time and generation. Have you read? What is the business view of human rights? Arwen Armbrecht , Writer and social media producer, Freelance. The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum. I accept. What are your four basic freedoms?
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. In this capacity, I had the privilege of meeting with honorable people who serve in politics and economic development. Based on my experience, I would say that this is what the American ideal of freedom is like: You are given the opportunity to become who you want to be.
And it does not stop there, life is like an onion, you peel each piece — fresh and useful. Make good use of each piece and keep growing. Senior pastor, Love at the Cross Ministries in Washougal. I believe the ideal American freedom is when humanity is not judged by the color of our skin, but by our character.
American freedom is when people have the right to make choices, free of bias. Does America achieve this now? However, I believe our country has started the journey to strive toward it. The Black Lives Matter movement that was re-energized by the tragic death of George Floyd is sweeping our country and world. An injustice for one is an injustice for all.
Unity can fuel change. Love conquers hate. Article 10 protects your right to hold your own opinions. This includes the right to express your views aloud for example through public protest and demonstrations or through: published articles, books or leaflets television or radio broadcasting works of art the internet and social media The law also protects your freedom to receive information from other people by, for example, being part of an audience or reading a magazine.
Are there any restrictions to this right? Public authorities may restrict this right if they can show that their action is lawful, necessary and proportionate in order to: protect national security, territorial integrity the borders of the state or public safety prevent disorder or crime protect health or morals protect the rights and reputations of other people prevent the disclosure of information received in confidence maintain the authority and impartiality of judges An authority may be allowed to restrict your freedom of expression if, for example, you express views that encourage racial or religious hatred.
Using this right — example. This right is particularly important for journalists and other people working in the media. What the law says. Children have the right, as do the adults, to have an opinion, to express it and to meet in order to share their point of view. Children have the right to have an opinion different from their parents. While taking into account their age, as well as their degree of maturity and discernment, children have the right to have their opinion considered.
States, communities and parents have the duty to listen to the children and to consider their opinions when the decisions concern them. The freedom of expression for the children also involves their right to be informed. It is the right of the children to know what happens and to access information which interests them. Then children can comprehend current problems, inquire and build up their own opinion on topical subjects. Like adults, children have the right to meet in order to consult and react on issues which directly concern their rights and their well-being, but also on news headlines which interest them.
Thanks to these liberties, children have the right to participate in the life of their society.
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