The Spirit Of Liberty And The Freedom Of Freedom

If there is one universally known idea about the United States, it is liberty. Among many of the opinions formed about America, the one that we are one of the few nations to have true liberty is quite probably the most positive. Inside America however, the actual notion of liberty has undoubtedly had a shift over the course of its history. From colonization to revolution to modern times, every era has had a small difference in how liberty was viewed and established. Presently, in modern times, where there are seemingly no restrictions on freedom despite race, gender or religion, the spirit of liberty is the most changed. In today’s society, freedom is taken for granted, because it is guaranteed among all, at least on paper. In 1765, at the time John Adams wrote in his diary about the spirit of liberty, it had a much more profound and concrete meaning, especially …show more content…
However, when thinking about how I perceive the spirit of liberty, I think about how my parents were able to come to this country to seek a better life, and now I have the freedoms I would have never had in Peru. Without my parents’ struggle and determination, obtaining the opportunities available in this country, back in our country would have proven ten times more difficult. I have the right to speak my mind and not fear a corrupt government put a stop to my opinions or choices. As much as I love my country, I do admit its faults and realize my life here is one I cherish and never take for granted. In the words of my father, “En el Peru, tu vida vale menos,” which means, in Peru, your life is of less value. Ultimately, the spirit of liberty nowadays is very much different to that of revolutionary times and when this nation was first built. So many different people live here that have their own story, but in the end the spirit of liberty remains one unique to this