I, as a citizen of the United States, should be able to freely exercise my right to: practice any religion I so please, “bear arms” (ehh that’s kind of up to debate right now), and express myself and all that fun stuff. Oh and do not forget life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (good movie btw). However do I feel anymore free?
Society has set such strong guidelines that make it hard to do some of these things. Anyone who practices Islam is looked to be a radical terrorist. How many times have you refrained from saying something because it might “get you in trouble” with someone? The legal system is no gem. And yes, we can pursue happiness, but how many people in the United States can truly ascend to the level they wish? There really is no “American Dream.” Those few exceptions don’t outweigh the majority. Our votes for president are just a tradition really.
Yet, I recently have felt more free. I think it is because I’ve stopped giving thought to a lot of things that used to bother me. Rights on paper have loopholes. They are a factor of what makes you feel free. You’re mind state, how you exercise them, and how you allow others to influence you are bigger determinants.
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