Where Have American's Freedoms Gone? 5 Examples

Where Have American's Freedoms Gone? 5 Examples

By Richard Brody

Whether one embraces a progressive, moderate, or conservative agenda, there is nearly universal agreement, we have witnessed, since the election of Donald J. Trump, in November, 2016, a difference in America's society! While, previous American Presidents, have, generally attempted to provide leadership, which focused on trying to unify, President Trump, has consistently, prioritized pleasing his political core, and base of supporters, and, often, used a combination of rhetoric, vitriol, and making his claims, using Social Media. Regardless of one's opinion of this individual, and/ or individual political preferences/ beliefs/ perceptions, if we hope to let America, continue to represent principles of freedoms, which have differentiated us, since our inception, we must make every effort,. to do all we can, to protect these, and do so, whether they support our personal preference. Here are 5 examples.

1. Freedom of the Press: A nation must protect our Free Press, whether any position or point - of - view, supports our own political position, or not! When the President, consistently, refers to anything which might put him, in less than a positive perspective, and/ or light, as Fake News, it creates a dangerous, possible scenario, which weakens one of our most essential freedoms! While these institutions, should be held to standards of honest reporting, and genuine integrity, it is the investigations, they've done, both presently, and in the past, which have often, protected these important American freedoms, and way - of - life!

2. Civil rights/ liberties: America is certainly a Melting Pot, which has always been one of our strongest assets! Pitting one segment of our society against another, is contrary to everything, this nation has ever stood for, or represented! Whether Mr. Trump, is, indeed, a racist, as some believe, or simply expressing a view, which others perceive as such, it is inappropriate, at best, for the holder of the highest position, in our land, to use the level of negativity, vitriol, and oppositional rhetoric, he has often used! We've seen other countries, where populist leaders, played - to their base, in order to solidify their support and strength/ power! Within our commitment to all the liberties, our nation was founded on, as well as an absolute commitment to civil rights, what will make America unique?

3. Fair and equal treatment: We can never provide different levels of freedom and justice, to anyone, based on their ethnicities, race, and/ or social status! When Trump complains, because a Judge, is of Mexican descent, or favors legislation, which makes assumptions, based on one's ethnicity, such as proposing a Muslin Ban, America suffers!

4. Our representation: Representative government should conform to the premise, that it's based on, representation, of the people, and by the people, it should be the responsibility of our elected officials, to prioritize service and needs, of our people, rather than their personal agenda, and/ or self - interest!

5. Choices - sustainable or populist: Unfortunately, we often elect people, based on their empty promises and rhetoric, rather than the quality of their ideas, and/ or solutions! Populist elected officials, all - too - often, neglect their responsibilities, to the relevant, sustainable needs, of all Americans, including protecting all rights and freedoms, our environment, etc.

We are at a time, where we must determine, where we want America to be, and what it will and should represent! Citizens must be less apathetic, and demand, all our freedoms, must be protected, all the time!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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