On September 11, 2001, one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in United States history took place. After the planes had collided with the Twin Towers, the masses of the United States of America suddenly was hit with anxiety and concern. America was prepared to lose their confidentiality in exchange for refuge from whatever dangers may follow in the future. When the Homeland Security Act, was passed in 2002 by President Bush, It showed how much the American people favored the constant surveillance by the government than the danger of being in harm's way.H.L. Mencken, an American essayist, and social critic wrote, “The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.” In our contemporary society we prefer to sustain freedom, but, when we encounter danger, we will sacrifice anything to keep our country safe, even if it means losing our privacy.
Countless Americans love the thought of being able to pursue their dreams, having equal chances at whatever they want to do in life, own a car, attain marriage, …show more content…
For instance, prosecution of blacks for not sitting in the back of the bus making room for whites, they were tired of society telling them what to do. So they took matters into their hands, they started the Montgomery Bus Boycott. After 381 days of boycotts and protesting, they permanently integrated the bus systems. It has not gone so smoothly for them before the boycotts and after the success of gaining the attention of the government. But, they knew, if they chose the easy route, nothing would change. They wanted freedom, they fought for it and received what they always deserved. By cause of them speaking up for freedom shows me that deep inside, people, is the desire for freedom and to live the life they imagined living. Fear, it gets in the way of your aspirations, your life, and it can lead you to give up whatever freedom you
Countless Americans love the thought of being able to pursue their dreams, having equal chances at whatever they want to do in life, own a car, attain marriage, …show more content…
For instance, prosecution of blacks for not sitting in the back of the bus making room for whites, they were tired of society telling them what to do. So they took matters into their hands, they started the Montgomery Bus Boycott. After 381 days of boycotts and protesting, they permanently integrated the bus systems. It has not gone so smoothly for them before the boycotts and after the success of gaining the attention of the government. But, they knew, if they chose the easy route, nothing would change. They wanted freedom, they fought for it and received what they always deserved. By cause of them speaking up for freedom shows me that deep inside, people, is the desire for freedom and to live the life they imagined living. Fear, it gets in the way of your aspirations, your life, and it can lead you to give up whatever freedom you