American Freedoms Blog

The Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights gave American citizens many rights. These included but were not limited to the right to free speech, the right to freedom of religion and the right to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Not everyone is equal in this country financial, however, with regards to Constitutional rights, everyone is equal. Every now and then there are legal battles where people feel their rights were infringed upon (such as Ferguson vs. The City of Charleston) but these get ironed out and such cases can then be called upon in the future to further everyone’s equal rights.
These equal rights are what allow people to be free and choose what they want to do. This freedom should not be taken away because people might then be forced to do things that they would not enjoy, and since you only live once, why do something you This right to freedom is considered inherent in America, which is why it is considered such a great nation and a bastion for those wishing to escape prejudice and slavery. People who are constantly oppressed are also more likely to rise up and overthrow their masters, whereas people who are free can pursue their dreams and become what they want. Freedom should be inherent in every nation, but regrettably it’s not and that is why the thirteen colonies broke off from the British Empire.
My rights are all that are listed in the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, the Amendments and more. They include freedom of speech, religion and assembly as well as the right to bear arms and resist self- incrimination. These are the reasons that I enjoy being an American so much and love the country I am in. My rights have never truly been infringed upon or taken away but I have felt that people have not respected my opinions on what my rights are. Whether it is my stance on gun control or gay rights people will always argue. This irritates me that they go to the extent to try and convince me that I am wrong without fully checking out their own ideas, but it is their right to do so based on the First Amendment.
Due to their rights within the First Amendment it is sometimes hard to convince people that they are wrong or that the way they are putting their ideas out there are wrong. This is because there is no way to stop them from saying it. They can say whatever they want and when you argue or tell them not to say it they can simply respond with “It’s my First Amendment right,” which also tends to lead to the problem that people do not think about what they are saying before they say it. Because they have the protection of the First Amendment they can say whatever they want without thinking about it and eventually get used to it, saying whatever comes to mind without fully examining the idea because they really don’t have to.
People have always had the ability to overthrow their government, as long as they do so in large enough numbers. This isn’t something that should be done on a whim, however, only being done when the government is completely and truly oppressing either all of its citizens or a large portion of them. This revoking of human’s rights is a viable reason to revolt because humans should never have to live without their inherent rights.