Freedom...think about it.

[Ms. Wilbanks]

What do you think of when you hear the word "freedom"? What freedoms are most valuable to you? What would you be willing to risk to preserve your freedom?

[Steve]

What freedom means to me is basically everything because with out it, I would not be able to do whatever I want like other people around the world.What I would be willing to risk to preserve my freedom would my life.  

[Meghan McFerren]

When I hear the word freedom, I usually think about about having a free life and being able to do what what I want. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are being able to live without having somebody on my back constantly, being able to live in a house with a family without people controlling how I do it, and being able to go anywhere without someone watching me. I would be willing to risk my life to preserve my freedom because if I am not free, I don't think it's worth living for.

[Haylee Teeter]

When I hear the word freedom, I think about freedom of speech,and what had to be done to earn our country's freedom, also having a free life,not worrying about getting in trouble. 

I will be willing to risk to preserve my freedom is putting my self in to war or battle over our country's freedom. 

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Ekaterina Dombayeva (Katie)]

When I hear the word freedom I think of things I can do that other people cant do. One of the freedoms that is important to me is able to go to school. Many people in the world cant go to school because of their government or they have no money. I would risk my life to preserve the freedom of my family, or I would give out any material items that someone wants to preserve freedom for my family.

[Jennifer]

When I think of the word freedom I think of able to do anything,and that you have rights.A freedom that is most valuable to me is being able to be yourself no matter what.Willing to risk your freedom for someone else is a tough job,but I think I would risk it. Everyone deserves freedom so everyone should have it.  

[50069725]

When I hear the word "freedom", I think of being free. Having certain rights to do certain things. I think of having rights and doing what I want. The freedom's that are most valuable to me are being able to have a free education and having the right to wear the clothes I want and listen to the music I want to listen to. To preserve my freedom, depending on how bad it was, I would most likely risk my life. 

[Clinton]

When I hear freedom, I immediately think of the United States. This country allows people to live with free speech, and being to make your own decisions. Somethings are forced however(such as learning in an academic environment), so we are not totally free, but all things are provided to help us pursue happiness. I would easily risk my live to stay free, or to ensure the freedom of others.

[Matthew J.]

What I think when I hear the word freedom is people gaining respect or people becoming free from enemies that have them reserved or held against their will. The freedoms that are most valuable to me is the freedom to be free from racism with the help of people that were in the Civil Rights Movement.What I would risk to persevere in my freedom depends on what the freedom. If it is the freedom to hang out with my friends I would give up my free time to study and do schoolwork so I can gain the freedom to hang out with my friends. If it was something big like gain the freedom to vote or something in the lines of that I would risk my life for something that important.  

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Jordyne Hatter]

When I hear the word freedom I think of having natural rights and being able to speak freely. Freedom to me is having the right to get married, the right to work or apply for a job, and the right to speak freely. There are many other rights, such as the right to live, the right of liberty (which is freedom), and the right of property. I value my freedom because I know not everyone has what I do. I especially value having the right to speak my mind, because that is what I do best. I believe as I get older, more into my adult life, I will value more of my freedom and rights. Such as the right to marry whoever you want (in certain states) or the right to marry someone of the opposite gender (all states). The right to work/have a job will also be a right I value more as  an adult. I am not sure what I would risk to preserve my freedom because I would be risking my rights. Such as risking my life, risking my home or job, risking my freedom (which is illogical but it is still a right). Freedom is valuable to me because without it things wouldn't be as good as they are now.

[(Mar)Kayla Canty]

When I hear the word freedom I think of slaves and how eventually they were set free. My most valuable freedoms would have to be my personal life and my speech. If I cant say what I have to say I think that's wrong because everyone deserves to be heard. Whether its public or personal speeches everyone still deserves that right. People may disagree but that's okay. I feel like I should have freedom in my personal life. I should be able to have privacy and do most of the things I want to do. I would risk being grounded for things like this because theses two things are important to me and if I cant stand up for myself who will?

[Ekaterina Dombayeva (Katie)]

I agree with Meghan, freedom is when you are able to do what ever you want with no one on your back constantly. Meghan also said that she would risk her life because if there wasn't anything to live for why live?

[Lexi Duran]

When I hear the word "freedom" I think of being able to do what you want when you want to do it without someone screaming at you that it's wrong or that you can't do it. I don't believe that freedom is everything. For me freedom can simply be to hang out with my friends at the mall or at a movie without a guardian watching our every move. I don't consider freedom to be being able to stay out alone all hours of the night and not listening to your parents of the law. To some that may be freedom but to me, that's just being wild. I wouldn't risk much to be honest to have complete freedom because I have the freedom I want already. If I ever did want more freedom, I would risk having a social life in order to get all good grades that way my parents could trust me and believe that I'm still a good kid in school I want more freedom. I might, just might, even risk not having a cellular device in order to stay responsible so then I could get more in return. I think freedom means something different to everyone. 

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[40056775]

When I hear the word freedom I think of everyone is equal and everyone is able to do what they want. Freedoms that are most valuable to me is the freedom of girls being able to do anything boys can do and there's no one controlling me, my family, and my friends. I would be willing to risk my life to preserve my freedom because without these freedoms my life would be controlled by people who I don't know and life would be miserable. 

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Maegan Akell]

When I hear freedom, I think of America. Freedom to me is you are able to do something you want, you aren't trapped anymore, you can do what you want when you want. Granted you may get in trouble, but you can. For example, freedom of speech allows you to say what you want when you want. But if you go around saying I hate you, your ugly, your probably going to get in trouble. For me to persevere my freedom, I would be willing to risk a lot. I would be willing to risk my life, my belongings, but never my family or anyone's life besides mine. Some freedoms that are most valuable to me are being able to go over to a friends house, being able to believe in my own religion, being able to look and dress the way I want, and most of all freedom of speech. I believe that you can say what you want when you want, and if you can't what is life worth? Those are freedoms I value and would be willing to do a lot to protect.

[50009834]

When I hear the word freedom i usually think of slavery and how hard it

was to be free back then.I was born free so I would probably never 

understand.The freedoms that are most valuable to me would be freedom

of speech and freedom to vote.I think I would risk my life for my freedom

I don't think freedom is earned its something were born with.

[50026762]

To me freedom means to be free of authority and enforcement, so when I hear the word freedom I think of being able to do certain things and being able to do many things instead of being forced by higher authority to do one thing. Many of my freedoms are valuable to me but I think i most value the freedom of having choice in what I do, the fact that I can choose whether I want to do something or not. I would be willing to risk anything to keep my freedom because life isn't fun when you have no freedom.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Briana Matarrese]

When I hear the word "freedom" I think of not being controlled and able to do for the most part, what you want to do. The freedoms I find most valuable is probably freedom of speech because you can say how you feel and not told you can't say that. I personally would be willing to risk many things, probably not my life but a lot of other things to preserve my freedom because freedom lets you express your self without anyone holding you back, it also can make you feel happier because you can do,say,and feel what you want.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Hailey Wasick]

When I think of freedom, I think of people who used to be under control, but have done something to gain their freedom. The freedom that is most valuable to me is the freedom to become the person that I want to be. I believe that it is very important that people have the right to become the person they want to be, and not the person that somebody wants them to become. I would be willing to risk my reputation with the people that I know to prove to them, that they cant change me.

[Nina B.]

In my eyes, freedom means that you can do whatever you want without any restriction. However, I don't think everyone gets this kind of freedom, because of rules and laws put in place that restrict us from certain freedoms. I think freedom of speech is one of the most valuable freedoms because everyone preserves the right to say whatever is on their mind. I'd be willing to risk my life for freedom, because if I'm not free in this life, maybe I could be free in another one. 

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[40053690]

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

What do you think of when you hear the word "freedom"?  What freedoms are most valuable to you?  What would you be willing to risk to preserve your freedom?

I think freedom is being free to say,do and be who or what you want i would miss my freedom to sing, my freedom to dress the way I want, and my freedom of speech the most I would risk my life to keep my freedom because in my opinion your not living unless your free.

[Yalitza Topete]

When i hear the word freedom i think of the rights we have in this country. Freedoms most valuable to me is freedom of speech because we all should stand up for our own beliefs. I would be willing to risk my life just to preserve my own freedom.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Talisha (skittles) Ferguson]

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:19:09 AM UTC-6, Talisha (skittles) Ferguson wrote:

When I hear the word freedom I think of the right to do anything I want with my life and I would risk anything to preserve my freedom becasue the freedom of life is most valuable to me.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

[Oscar Whitney]

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

What do you think of when you hear the word "freedom"?  What freedms are most valuable to you?  What would you be willing to risk to preserve your freedom?

When I hear the word freedom I think of birds. Birds are able to fly where ever they want to. They can roost on a house, building or a store. Birds are also able to fly.Freedoms that are most valuable to to me are freedom to live, to be able to have education and freedom to have a home. If i didn't have these freedoms it would be hard to live. Without education I wouldn't know how to do anything. With no life i wouldn't be alive and with no home i cant go on.What I would be willing to risk for my freedom is my life.

[Lacey Rigali]

When I hear the word freedom I think about how nobody is truly ever free. Every single person must follow some sort of rule or law even when people are trying to go somewhere new. For example, when I'm at home I have rules that I have to follow, when I go over to my friends house they may have different rules than me but they still have rules and while I'm there I have to follow those rules. A freedom that I value most is being able to believe what I want to believe and not having somebody force me to try and change that belief. I honestly don't know what I'd risk to persevere my freedom because I've never had all my freedom taken away forever so I haven't experienced having to risk anything for freedom. 

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

What do you think of when you hear the word "freedom"?  What freedoms are most valuable to you?  What would you be willing to risk to preserve your freedom?

[40068507]

 When I think of the word "Freedom" , I think about being able to have the right to say what you want and do what you want without people telling you that you can't. I also think about people who didn't or don't have freedom. Some people don't have the right to say what they want and I think that that is very wrong.
 

[Raena]

   What I hear the of the word freedom I think that it is being able to do things on your own and be your own person without anyone holding you back.The freedoms that are the most valuable to me is my freedom to learn, to do things on my own, and to be my own person without anyone holding me back. I would be most willing to risk my life to preserve my freedom.

[Andrea Gonzalez]

 When I hear the word freedom I think about having rights such as being able to go places or travel. I think about someone being able to do things that they were never allowed to do. Freedoms that are most valuable to me are having the right to express ourselves towards our community. What I would be willing to risk in order to preserve my freedom would be my safety. I chose my safety because I'd rather have the rights to do things then be stuck somewhere not allowed to do anything.

[Brittany]

What I think of when I hear the word freedom is how Abraham Lincoln had freed many slaves. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are to be able to make my own decisions. I would be willing to risk my life to preserve my freedom because with out it my life would be controlled and not worth living. 

[(Mar)Kayla Canty]

Just a question to Matthew , why would you risk your life in order to vote?

[Maegan Akell]

I totally agree with you, but what is your full definition of freedom? Like, if you had to make a definition for the dictionary for freedom, what would it be?

[Megan Meyer]

When I hear the word "freedom" I think of how people in America are allowed to do whatever they want as long as it isn't against the law.  For example, we are allowed to practice whatever religion we choose in America.  In other countries the government gets to decide what religion they practice and if they don't they could be persecuted.  The freedoms most valuable to me is my education and my religion.  If I didn't have these I would probably be willing to risk my life, but I'm not really sure because I haven't ever been in that kind of situation.

[50026762]

Do you really think we are totally free from racism?

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:25:52 AM UTC-6, Matthew J. wrote:

[Meghan McFerren]

I agree with Lexi because when someone has freedom, usually they have the right to go anywhere and being able to do what you want to do.

[Trevor Gregory]

I think that taking away freedom is taking away liberty. Liberty is one of our natural rights. Just after the constitutional convention ended someone named John Locke made a list of rights that every human should have. I would be willing to risk  my life to keep these rights safe

[Miriam Mata]

When I here the word freedom I mostly think about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, and Ruby Bridges. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are equal rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of property. I would be willing to risk my life to preserve my freedom because I would rebel against anyone who would try to take away my freedom.

[Hanna Piilola]

When I hear of the word "freedom", I think about making my own choices and being able to do what ever I want without anyone telling me what to do. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are when I get to try new things without anyone's consent and being able to live life doing what I want toe do with my friends and family. I would be willing to risk my life for freedom because if I were not free to do the things I do everyday, I would not be able to or want to live.

[Erikka]

When I hear the word freedom, I think of everyone being able to do what they want. No one is controlling them or not allowing them to do something. Some of the freedoms that are valuable to me are, being able to go where I want, not having someone constantly telling me what to do, and to be able to do things without having to get permission. I would risk my life for freedom because if I didn't have freedom then I would be miserable and unhappy with my life.

[Sarah Bates =D]

When I hear the word freedom, I think of having no restrictions. Freedoms most valuable to me are being able to go where I want, dress how I want, and do what I want. I'm willing to risk anything to have freedoms. I think that having no restrictions makes life work living. 

[Caleb Hyatt]

When I hear the word freedom, I think of slaves after the underground railroad.I also think about natural rights to being free, which in my eyes is not being contained to any extent; being able to do things freely and in any matter. This also brings me to dislike thoughts of purposeful confinement, whether done to human or anything, without any extent of kindness in many cases.

[40063323]

Every time I hear the word freedom, I think of people in America not being held back. As an example, we are allowed to practice any religion that we want. In some other countries everyone has to practice the same religion otherwise they could get hurt. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are my education and my religion. These freedoms are important to me because I know that other people don't have those. I'm not sure what I would be willing to risk for freedom. I have never been out in a situation where I had to think about that. 

[Imane Elouadi]

When I hear freedom I think about the different ways people in history courageously fought for their rights, so that the world could become a place where everyone is treated equally and have the same rights. The most valuable freedom is the right that everyone must be treated equally no matter what religion, ethnicity, or beliefs. I would be willing to risk my life to preserve freedom because, it's an important aspect in life. Without it life would be completely different for each individual person.      

[Deron (Hulk) Solomon]

What comes to mind when i think of the word freedom is slavery and being released from owners and being able to become what you wish to be. The freedoms i value the most are the freedom to live the way i wish. Another freedom I value is the freedom to go were ever I would like to  go and not to be restricted by my race. The last freedom is the freedom to say whatever I wish. I would risk anything I have including my life in order to preserve the rights because to me without the there is no point in living.

[Lauren Spero]

When I hear the word freedom, I think of people having the opportunity to have the rights and accomplishments they want and not what others want.  They freedom that are most valuable to me are to be able to talk to whoever I want even if another person doesn't particularly like that person and to have my own way of thinking and not let anybody say that I can't think that. i am willing to risk not doing the things that I believe is right to preserve my freedom. Even though someone else's opinion may be correct, I still think that I should still attempt to try what the task is.

[Emily H.]

What I think of when I hear the word freedom is someone being able to do what they want and be happy doing it. Being free and being able to live life to the fullest.The freedoms that are most valuable to me would be the freedom to make my own choices like who I hang with or where I want to live. I would be willing to risk most of my time and life to preserve freedom because why live life when you can't be free. If there wasn't freedom my life would just be controlled and I wouldn't be able to do anything.

[Olivia]

When i think of freedom, I think of actions, speech and religion. These are all things that every individual should have freedom in; what they do, what they say and what they believe, with certain restrictions that nobody dies in the process. To keep my own freedoms, I would risk everything because, in the case of religion, it is more rewarding to have a church you love than to have a big house and a lot of belongings.

[Olivia]

[Sydney Comet]

When I hear the word freedom I think of someone being able to do something without consequences. Freedoms that are most valuable to me are being able to state your beliefs and make your own choices and I would be willing to risk many things for this freedom. To what extent on what I would risk would however, depends on the situation.

[Viktor (Momma) Gemelev]

When I think of the word "freedom", the human natural right of liberty comes to mind. Freedom makes me think of the idea that you can make your own decisions and live life the way you want. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are the freedoms of being able to choose where you want to go in life, such as your future job, and the freedom of having a choice or a say in something. I would be willing to risk quite a lot for my own freedom because I think that it is important. I would be willing to risk some other freedoms that I do not care that much about for the freedoms I want.

[Daniela (Daddy) Castro]

When I hear the word freedom I think of everyone having natural rights. I think that without the natural rights, we would have less freedom. I also think of equal rights because I think that everyone should have the same freedom, that no one person should have more freedom than another person. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are freedom of speech and freedom of making your own decisions. Freedom of speech is valuable to me because there are things and people that I might not agree with and I have the right to be able to speak my mind about the situation without getting in trouble. The freedom to make my own decisions is valuable because I hate being told what to do. I want to be able to do things for myself, not because someone tells me to. For the freedom of speech, I would be willing to risk things such as friends because I don't need "friends" to back up what I want to say, I can do it on my own. For the freedom to make my own decisions, I wouldn't give up as much because although I want to do one thing, I need to make sure I need to do the right thing and my choice might not be the right choice. Freedom is very important to a lot of people.

[Chloe Wright!!!]

When I hear freedom, I think of a happy life. If you can't be free, then you will most likely have a difficult life, and probably not a happy one. You could make the best out of it, but still, you are not free. The freedoms most important to me are being able to live my life without people constantly watching me. That would probably sound very prissy and stuck up to someone who was a slave because all they want is to be truly set free and not be a slave. I wouldn't definitely risk my life for freedom, but I might. Freedom is happiness. Without being free, you can't live your own life and you are trapped.

[Samuel Tadesse]

When I hear the word freedom, I think about being away  from the entire world. The freedoms that are most important to me are being able to say what I want and being able to believe whatever I want to. I would risk my life for my freedom, because if there was no freedom, there would be nothing to live for.

[Jenna Larson]

When I hear the word freedom I think of being able to stand up for my beliefs. The most important freedoms are religion, speech, and education. If we didn't have freedom we would all have to follow one religion, we wouldn't be able to speak freely, and we wouldn't be able to have education. I would be willing to risk almost everything for my freedom because if I didn't have freedom I wouldn't be able to have all of my valuable things.

[Jared Clanton]

When I here the word freedom I think of the ability to do what ever I want.  Freedoms that i have are being able to talk to people.  This is called the freedom of speech and if I didn't have this I couldn't express myself in different ways.  Another freedom that i have is being able to have a family.  If I didn't have a family no one would be able to care for me and i would have a education like I do now.  If I didn't have the privilege of freedom I would be willing to give up my reputation.  I would do this because I can build a new one but the important thing is I would have freedom. 

[Mykayla Flores]

When I hear the word freedom I think of being able to do something without anyone judging you or doing something on your own. It's almost a privilege to have freedom because some people don't have any freedom. I would do anything for freedom because freedom is a something we should be able to live with. Without freedom we have no reason to live.

[40054083]

When I think of freedom I think of how we are able to do what we want.The freedoms that are most valuable to me being able to do what I want and not be forced around by other people. Another freedom that is valuable to me is freedom of speech such as being able to put your mind out and not just listen to others you can actually join in. In order to preserve my freedom I would I would try my hardest to save it but I wouldn't want to kill my self but if I really needed/ wanted my freedom I would risk my life for it.

[Jordan Maestas]

When I hear the word freedom I think of the United States. In the United States your allowed to have freedom of speech, freedom of beliefs, and freedom to not be controlled besides government. The most valuable freedom to me would be the freedom of not being controlled because I don't want someone to push me around and tell me what to do. I would risk my property to preserve freedom. I would rather live on the streets than not have freedom.

[Dominic]

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:25:32 AM UTC-6, Ms. Wilbanks wrote:

What do you think of when you hear the word "freedom"?  What freedoms are most valuable to you?  What would you be willing to risk to preserve your freedom?

When hearing the word freedom, I always think of rights, choices, and liberty. Rights are apart of freedom because they let people do what they would like to, choice goes along that because when having freedom there comes choices that people are able to make, and able to make their own choices instead of having someone else do that for them. Liberty is having that equality to be able to make choices and have rights. I would be willing to risk my life to preserve my own freedom or the freedom of others.

 

[Coree Morgan]

In my opinion freedom is responsibility because as you get older you people entrust you more to certain obligations. The freedoms that are most valuable to me would be being able to do things I want like ride my bike around to places and buying my own things.I would risk losing all my belongings  to see my sister every now and again

[Selena Gochenour]

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 11:19:03 AM UTC-6, Selena wrote:

When I hear the word freedom I instantly think about what happen back in the older days with all the slavery. I think about what has happened to change that and what harsh things people did to people with different races. I think about how that life has changed over the years and how this world would be a very different place if slavery was still here over taking our world. It tell us that people have changed over the years since it happened and how it is a good thing that it is against the law to  have slaves in some states. When I think about how some states still allow there to be slaves it just hurts because of what people do to them and why they do it. If u could I would try to do anything to help the slaves because it is not right for people to be harshly treated and not be against the law. It is just wrong for people to be treated that way!!!!! When I hear the word freedom I think the world has no restrictions and everyone can do what ever they want to as long as it is safe. No body is different and no one should be treated differently. 

[Alexis Gonzales]

When I hear the word freedom, I think of the freedoms that people have, and the freedoms that people have gotten taken away from them. For example, in the United States of America, we have the freedom to vote once you are over the age of 18. But on the other hand, immigrants don't have the freedoms we have because they are not citizens. Personally, the freedom that is most valuable to me is the freedom to speak my mind because that's what I always do. Without this freedom I would have limits to what I can and can not say and the would restrict me from having an opinion. To preserve my freedom, I would do whatever it takes because if I don't have my freedom, there would be nobody to talk or speak up for me. Without these freedoms, me life would be chosen for me and there would be no point of me living it if it is not what I want. 

[Lexi Phillippi]

When hearing the word freedom, free speech is what I think of. Free speech is aloud to say what you want and not getting judged for it, because that's what you think. It's a person's right. Freedom makes me think of free speech because freedom is also a person's right, a person should be able to be be their own person. Freedom of speech would probably be the most valuable freedom to me because people should be able to say what they want to say without judgement. I would be willing to risk almost anything because it's wrong for people to judge others by what they think.

[Faven Woldetatyos]

When I hear the word freedom, I think of a bird. Birds can fly anywhere they desire, without any boundaries or restraints, just like freedom. Freedom is like flying in the sky, where nothing can really hold you back, and you're, well, free to do what you want. The freedoms that are most valuable to me are being able to speak freely, live with a loving family, and choose what I want to be when I grow up. It might seem like it's not a big deal, but there are countries where no one has the right to speak their mind. There are kids who don't get to grow up with families who loved them, loves them, and always will love them. And there are people who don't get to pick what they want as a career when they grow up, because they don't get a chance to achieve that. That's why if those three freedoms were taken away from me, I would risk or even give my life to get them back. Because they're valuable, priceless, and important freedoms.