America: land of the free; home of the brave; of the people, by the people, and for the people. Most Americans — indeed, a large portion of the world — have heard these descriptions of the United States. We accept them as true … but are they? Do we have, much less enjoy, the freedoms which we tout on the world stage? Much debate could be had on this topic, as it is a rich topic with much depth. However, I will go out on a limb, a bit, and say that, no, those statements of freedom are not actually true. They … (read more)
