Freedom is one of the most important things in my life because without it I would be unable to do many things. There would still be slaves and there would be no democracy. Freedom is very important to me because I don’t want to live in a country where I can’t read certain books or one where a woman will get arrested if she doesn`t where a veil. I want to live in a country with freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom of protest. It is important to have freedom of speech because without it people would HAVE to say what the government wants them to.

A crowed subway, filled with people and nothing but noise. People talking about business, family, sports, and almost everything else are surrounding you. The woman next to you doesn't like how our president is running the country, and the man accompanying her is complaining about the stock market. These conversations may seem common and occasionally annoying, but imagine if we couldn't have them? Now think of an equally crowded subway, filled with just as many people, but none of the noise. The lady behind you is praising the leader of our nation, but her face shows obvious dislike.

One of the greatest and most important freedoms practiced and enjoyed in America today is the freedom of press. John F. Kennedy once said that In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power. These words ring true today; in a world rapidly changing, through social reform and technological revolution, it is imperative that everyone stay on the cutting edge in order for American society to move forward while not leaving anyone behind.

Freedom to me is an amazing thing. It’s an amazing thing to me because my father’s childhood was in Cuba. Cuba has a dictator called Fidel Castro. My father did not have the rights be free. Freedom gives me the rights to celebrate my religion.

One of the many things that I love about this country are the symbols of freedom. My favorite symbol of freedom is the Liberty Bell. Freedom gives me my rights and my pursuit of happiness. It also forbids fines or cruel punishment. I feel bad for countries that don’t have freedom because they cannot do what they want.