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Many Americans have come to see our individual freedoms as the wellspring from which national freedom is born, and thus individual freedoms are the most important. Without national freedom, there is no individual freedom, and national freedom only lasts as long as we have political freedom. National freedom is the end result of the first two freedoms, because we who value our individual and political freedom will not allow our country to be destroyed by outside forces-or by those Americans who don't believe in the full triad of freedoms.

This site explores the personal freedom of religion. It highlights areas of the world still struggling to attain this right and the religions groups facing persecution today.

This site explores the personal freedom of religion. It highlights areas of the world still struggling to attain this right and the religions groups facing persecution today.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints shares their stance on the need for religious freedoms, no matter what religion you want to practice is defended. The site also goes into responsibilities of religious freedom advocates.

This article is about the freedom of religion. It talks about freedom of religion in the public square and in the public schools. Another issue it address is the history of religion in America.

The goal to work on freedom of religion and belief is to guarantee that all are free to follow and practice their faith, or no faith at all, without governmental influence or interference.

We have no freedom of choice in America; it's an illusion

I would have to agree with you here. The government has too much sovereignty over us and we can choose the liberty for ourselves. As Americans we live under the oath of 'freedom' but do we really have it? I don't think so either.

On the website, "Speak Up", it wrote the importance of the freedom of speech, no matter how unpopular the ideas may be. The words that are not protected are fighting words, obscenity, and words that create present danger.

Freedom of speech is part of the Constitution and we all have the right to say what we believe.

North Korean people are not allowed to leave the country without permission, no religious freedom, shortages on food all the time, public executions and more. These people have no freedoms or rights.

This gives an explanation from the democratic side. It points out all the "democratic myths" of personal freedoms.

This article talks about how the freedoms of America are not what they say they are. " Freedom no longer exists as it was originally defined."

This site has a debate about whether or not freedom of sexual orientation should be a human right. It has the pro and cons listed side by side as well as showing you the ratio of those who say yes to those who say no.

This article is a letter about how to readjust to freedom after being held captive for 26 months directed at Bowe Bergdahl from the perspective of another who was wrongfully imprisoned.

Arguments about the required usage of masks sparks controversies on whether or not they actually work. There are six main arguments stemming from a variety of sources, according to this article, that claim masks have no significant effect against the spread of the virus. In regards to to security, many feel as their freedom to choose if they want to wear a mask stands as a huge public concern to those who believe it provides a sense of protection, even if the masks don't work.

Assisted suicide a personal freedom that many can wish, but may not have. This article goes to explain the right to relieve the suffering of others, and the right to do no harm.

A restaurant in Indiana who refuse to cater to gay weddings has closed. They say they are afraid to open due to safety reasons.

This article features Ken Robinson; a prominent public speaker. In it he discusses how children are being taught the answers and denied the freedom of asking questions.

Really great read!!! This article really digs deep into so many issues our educational system has today. I feel strongly about all of the authors assertions and hope soon we make some changes.

Great find, the article it very well written and the topic alone is something to really just think about, I agree that children are becoming much more shy when it comes to asking questions and instead of being told there is no stupid question they just go on not understanding because they didn't want to ask someone a question that they had concerns about.

"Abortion doesn't eliminate problems. It further complicates and harms relationships in women's lives. Abortion can and will only make any situation worse. It allows abuse and loneliness to continue. It's a quick fix to a bigger problem."

I feel as though this article ignores major points, and fails to provide information. first off the determining of rights of the fetus. The article explains the meaning of social and justice separately yet fails to cover when and why a fetus should be covered in matters of justice. The article also fails to provide a basis for any of the information it provides instead of attempting to convince it simply states with no backing information. Overall the issue I have with this website is that it is more of an advertisement and less of an informational article it lacks any information besides the definition of social and justice.

At the border, online, at the doctor's office, you're no longer protected from unreasonable search and seizures. For the protection of the rest of the country unwarranted searches are becoming a part of everyday life because no ones covered in the fine print.

This article informs about seeds being patented. Furthermore, they point out that no one should own the rights to a seed as it is a living thing. Patenting seeds puts the food industry in big business hands.

This is an article that has a general list of 10 personal freedoms we no longer have in America. I found it very interesting because it includes "not typical" issues such as; in a school in Chicago, students are not allowed to bring their own lunch, and many states are "seizing unclaimed safe deposits". The article touches a few common issues such as airport security but also has some very unconventional issues.

The cornerstone of freedom is the 2nd amendment right. Are you about to loose it?

This site reports news and information to inform individuals of any threats to their Second Amendment right. It is sponsored by the NRA and there are links of articles and stories anti-gun control.

In 2009, at the behest of the Obama administration, the United States joined 152 other countries in endorsing a U.N. Arms Trade Treaty Resolution. The resolution establishes an international conference to be held next year, at which leaders from countries around the world-many of which have deplorable human rights records-will draw up an international treaty designed to severely restrict or even outright ban your right to sell, purchase, carry or own a firearm. Just two years ago, NRA fought a push to consider a 1997 Organization of American States gun control treaty in the Senate.

This website is written by Jonathan Turley who writes about how the government has erroded civil liberties and continues to violate the constitution with unlawful policies.

This article summarizes ten different situations that violate American's personal freedom. The main source of these violations stems back to the government.

A republican has changed his mind of gay marriage. He says he sees no reason why two consenting adults can't pursue happiness in marriage.

A republican recently changed his belief on gay marriage. He now sees no reason why two consenting adults cannot pursue happiness in marriage.

Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) on Wednesday officially became the latest Republican lawmaker to support gay marriage. The centrist GOP lawmaker said that, fundamentally, the issue of same-sex marriage is about equality. "Life is too short to have the force of government stand in the way of two adults whose pursuit of happiness includes marriage," he said in a statement.