"Freedom is when nobody owns you."
--Masa, 10
"Freedom to me means being able to make responsible choices by your self."
--Anonymous
"Freedom means standing up for yourself, and fighting for what you believe in. Never let anyone knock you down..."
--Alexis, 13
"I'm Hispanic and we Hispanics used to do all the farm work and all that stuff. (No offense). We used to never have freedom. Most of my family is an illegal. Both sides of my family. My dad is working to become an official citizen to the U. S. (he has his green card and so does my mom) and my mom is too. I'm an official citizen but most of my friends aren't. So they don't have every single right to do what an official U. S citizen does. So what freedom really means is that we have the right to do a lot of things! Run for president, try to become a citizen, anything. We HAVE a declaration. A declaration that says we have freedom and the right to do things! You can stand up for yourself. Stand up for the country. Cesar Chavez stood up for people! Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln! All those important people helped out country the way it is! So ENJOY the FREEDOM 'Ôcause you never know what's gonna happen next..."
--Melanie, 11
"I think true freedom cannot be found on earth or at least by earthly means. No government, no people, no official can give true freedom. That can only come from God."
--Andrea, 13
"To do whatever you want, but to have some respect for it, I think freedom rocks!"
--Bria, 12
"Hi again everyone! I am so back! I used to be on this site all the time, but then I just kinda stopped. Well, I answered this question a long time ago, but I believe freedom really means having a choice about something. Not having someone force you into something. To have the right to do what you want, the way you want. I love this topic! Happy 4th of July all you peeps! :)."
--The new rekiah
"I think freedom means being able to stand up for your rights and being able to speak your mind...Although this might not be happening now it might just happen someday and hopefully we will be FREE!"
--Mackenzie, 10
"When we accept heavenly father and Jesus Christ in our hearts because we can't do almost anything without them! Freedom means a lot to me because of the people who died for America and the survivors...My dad is in the military and I love him soooooo much war is sad even when ur playing the medal of honor! These men are scared! And I salute to all the soldiers!"
--Danx, 11
"I think freedom means being able to do things that sometimes can't be done. Like take Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh of Egypt. Nobody liked the fact that there was a women as pharaoh, be she had the freedom to be pharaoh. And I think that that was very special."
--Buggy359, 12
"Dillon, 13: great answer! You sound smart...I like smart guys!"
--June, 13
"Freedom is when we have peace with other people. And they stop treating people like dirt. For example in the 1800's people had African American slaves. And the slaves were treated horribly. They didn't have freedom."
--TrueFriend, 10
"There are many definitions of the word freedom. The Random House College Dictionary states that freedom means, in the philosophical sense, "The power to make one's own choices or decisions without constraint from within or without." I think that it also means setting yourself apart from the secular and not letting the ways of this world suppress your uniqueness; being safely far from the line between good and evil-the line that sets God and Satan apart; not letting yourself be dominated by the desires and sins of man and woman, etc. We do inherit freedom, it just lies dormant in our brains because we have been so corrupted by the world that we don't know how to exercise it. Not even adults can prevent freedom, they're just afraid of what extent freedom would go to if we found out how to truly exercise it. Now it might be wise to mention here that I am a Christian. My advice to you non-Christians, is, freedom also means acknowledging that there is a God in this world, and that he controls every aspect of our lives..."
--PunkGIrl, 11
"I think freedom really means that you have some rights and responsibilities. And that you can go out and basically do what ever you want as long as you follow the rules."
--Mary-Kate, 13
"Free 2 burp as u pleez!"
--Nintendo ds girl, 8
"Well, animals don't have the full mental capacity to think as freely as we do, and they pretty much go with the flow and talk what comes at them, and if it means death, they solve the problem with free and instinctive thinking. This is why animals have no strict society. Humans that have not been in contact with the rest of mankind have more free time than 'Advanced' society. Therefore, The more smart you get, the less freedom you have..."
--Madcow, 11
"Being able to make your own choices and being able to do what you want without people yelling at you..."
--Michelle, 11
"I think freedom to kids means to come together and do what we want when we want but not in the way that creates unpeaceful events. A.k.a. overthrow the parents that have brought us down!"
--Aj, 12
"Freedom to me means you're free from the hard times and can do whatever."
--Radesha, 11
"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself." -Thomas Paine "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." ~Abraham Lincoln "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin. Freedom is the ability to look in the mirror and to know that you do not have to bow down to anyone on this earth. Freedom is what the American Revolution got us. Freedom is what the world was once and desires to return to."
--Missy7, 13
"Freedom freedom do we have it?
Freedom freedom is it there?
It used to be, we used to have it,
but now I think, where is it where?
Then I think of children crying
babies sick and then just dying,
Freedom freedom if you care,
Come right now and stop THIS terror."
--Silly Sagie, 13
"Freedom means you can do something without the hassle like eating a hotdog with no criticism or talky-talky that's what I think freedom really means."
--Keonna
"HannahMotnana: Nope, but the overseas jobs are transferred from America to China, and we should get them back NOW..."
--Destiny
"Freedom means being bale to think for yourself, trust the people around you and to live your life the way YOU want to."
--Maria, 11
"I quote from George Orwell's "1984, " a book that changed my life: "Freedom is the freedom to say that 2 + 2 = 5." and "Freedom is slavery."."
--Anonymous, 13
"'The Function of being free is to free someone who isn't' (Miracle's Boys)."
--Charlie S
"I have not experienced the true full meaning of freedom yet I mean like I am free but a lot of people in my fam. Either ignores me or something else ’Äòcause I am not like my bro...But I will not let anyone get me down indeed!"
--Keonna, 10
"Freedom means being allowed to turn up the stereo as loud as you want and not have any neighbors complain. I'm kidding. Seriously? Freedom means not having those feelings that you're bound to wander earth forever...Stuff like that."
--Rosie, 12
"FREEDOM really means you have the right to be yourself without having a say-so. FREEDOM really means you have advantages no country really has. FREEDOM really means that you live in a country where you have the rights to free religion, press and speech."
--SlipKnotRox, 13
"I think it means to be who you are. Not having someone else controlling your life. Making your own decisions..."
--Anonymous
"Being free from sin and accepting Jesus."
--Dillon, 13
"Freedom is being free, and being aloud to do as you wish, with few restrains. Having freedom means that you are your own person, and you are not controlled or owned by anyone else. You can work when you want, or where you want. You can do anything you wish to do that is not against the law."
---_- *_* :)D, 13
"Freedom is history. We make it, we can do it, it's are inspiration. Why 9-11 happened, the terrorists didn't have freedom and tried to steal it. I should know, I was there. It was scary because know one knew it was coming and didn't think about their freedom. My Papa died in there. I don't wanna talk. : (."
--Lexi, 9
"This page is also a great example of freedom. Everyone has the opportunity to answer it and state their opinion, and that is known as freedom of speech! So keep Rockin' your opinion! ( just keep it clean) : -P."
---_- *_* :)D, 13
"My friends always want to tell me what to do."
--Susan
"When you have the gift of freedom, it's time to free someone else who isn't."
--Caleb, 13
"Freedom means that you can be able to do almost anything with no one stopping you the thing you cant do is things against the law."
--Keonna, 10
"Freedom is a free life to live."
--Pargat, 11
"Freedom means to be free."
--Jesus, 11
"I think means your own life someone else control it."
--Pedro, 10
"I think freedom is nice because it help us from being slaves."
--Victor, 12
"Freedom means that you can do what and the rights to vote and be a part of America. Finally you can have rights of being in the same school and drink at the same water fountain."
--Heindrex, 10
"Destiny: Sure, we can be friends. We can write to each other on this website. What I meant was you can do what you wanna do as long as you don't get hurt, killed, or arrested, then your cool. Oh, by what you mean by China doing America's job? Are you saying the dictator is controlling America? Please reply."
--HannahMontana
"I think freedom means having the choice to make your own decisions, without somebody (I. E. Government) telling you what you can or can't do. Within reason. I think this because, from what I've seen, the government and other powerful groups seem to have a lot of influence over things like immigration, crime, even what movies we are allowed to watch. Having freedom is important!"
--Hana, 11
"Denstity:) Sure, we can write to each other on this website. Oh, and what I meant was you can do what you please, UNLESS you get killed, hurt, or in trouble or something then your cool. Agree? Write back. If I spelled your name wrong, my bad. Tell me."
--HannahMontana
"I think freedom is not being judged because of your religion."
--Silly Sagie
"Freedom to me is doing what you wanna do in you life like setting free a bird (example only) because when you set to be free you'll be happy and joyful to me that is the meaning of freedom."
--Alia, 9
"Freedom. It's often a misused word. It doesn't just mean being able to do what you want. It means freedom from yourself. From all bent wants and passions. Freedom separates man from beast. Evil from good. The line is thin and if we use nothing but blind instinct, there's nothing that separates us from evil. From slavery to our own wickedness. Peace be with you."
--Charlie, 13
"You rock Katie P!"
--Charlie, 13
"It's means to do what you want that is right and not to harm others. Have freedom to worship, speak, and fair trail are examples."
--Anna C, 13
"Freedom doesn't mean that you can do whatever you want and get away with it. Freedom is to have rights to do the right thing without anyone pulling you back and tearing you down..."
--Hannah, 11
"I think freedom means to be free to make your own d and live your own life instead of someone else controlling it. That sounds really cheezy. This is what I really wanted to say: You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream which is kind of the same thing. (:."
--Sylvia, 10
"Freedom by one meaning in the dictionary states that it is when a person is able to choose for themselves. If you think about it, that is what freedom really is...It is a choice, the right to make those choices. Freedom is in knowing you have a life and that your choices ultimately sculpt that life. That is freedom...Choose."
--Caramel
"Freedom means that you can be free like a bird. Freedom can go to its limits though. Like freedom doesn't mean you can do anything you want, it really means to not be held back by someone or something."
--Mackeena
"To me Freedom means being free of judgment. If we where really and truly free then no one would judge anyone else. There is a big problem with being judged at schools and work and in every day life. This is the thing I would love, this is what Freedom means to me."
--Brittany, 12
"What I think freedom really means is, is that you are able to do make your own choices, and do whatever you want. But to some people, freedom means a lot more than that. To those people, freedom means that you can be able to live your live and actually be able to do those things that help your family survive. It can be those two things."
--Amanda, 9
"Many people think America is Freedom. It's not. Yeah there's diversity and freedom of speech and all that. But what about in the middle schools? I see kids who go home everyday having a bad day. Kids beat kids up. They tease them call them dorks or nerds or stupid. I get criticized for my art a lot. It's not fair!"
--Abby Lynn, 11
"We here in America have so much Freedom that it's no wonder people from other countries come here. And MOST of the immigrants come from communist countries. Do you know what it's like to be in a communist country? I mean they can't DO any thing like if they don't like their Leader they can't say anything! While here we can vote about it and vote them out! THEY CAN'T how would YOU like it? think about that."
--Mary, 12
"Freedom means lots of stuff to lots of different people. But here's what I think it means: Freedom happens whenever you feel, I dunno, FREE! Like, as long as you look on the bright side you always get a peculiar feeling. I call that feeling freedom. To me, freedom is when my mind is rid of all stress and frustration. That's when I feel free."
--StarGazer, 10
"I think freedom really means having the choice to do something and not have people or pressure or the government stand in your way. It's having free speech, choice of religion, and lifestyle. But let me tell you, living in the US is sooo much easier then living in other countries, people die every day, all the time and right now because of what they believe and how they live. The world is a cruel and unfair place. GO CAVALIERS! Love Labron."
--Cavalier_fan1392, 13
"I'd show white people what us blacks have been through t he past. THEY HURT US! YOU JUST SIT AND LET THEM HURT YOU! NO! People said this before, but. FIGHT FOR FREEDOM!"
--Kristin
"In my opinion, Freedom means no Government or IRS or enemy countries, wars, deaths, abortion, etc."
--Katie P., 10
"Freedom means a world without slavery or hanged up in chains and that freedom needs to be made to everyone but but not Osama he has been a killer for too long and he must be put to sleep!"
--Peter, 8
"Freedom means living in a world where you can choose to be whoever you want to be and that you know that no mater who you are or where you came from your going to be loved just like everyone else. We're not quite there yet but we're better then we were before. :)."
--Aggie, 12
"I perform in front of audiences all the time. I'm in a professional dance company and have about 12 performances a year and my way to keep from getting stage fright is to think solely about the dancing so that I will put every ounce of my soul into the performance and before I know it, it is over."
--K. Marie, 13
"I think freedom means getting to make your own choices, and having an opinion/say-in-the-matter. "Doing whatever you want to" is a fine way to say it, but I believe it's also more than that. It's about choosing your own choices, and what's best for you, or what you think is right. It's up to you to choose, and you have to choose that knowingly. Freedom when you leave home is like you being on your own, with no one to fall back on. You have to deal with the consequences that come along with independence and freedom. And deal with things on your own. Yep, it's not ALWAYS all it's cracked up to be. I mean, sure, you CAN stay up all night and eat ice cream for breakfast and never do homework or have a job, but what's going to happen to you? You'll wind up on the street. As a kid, it's ok to take a break and let other people do the job, but it's tough as an adult. Remember that freedom and free reign brings a TON of responsibility. Enjoy mild-freedom and carefree life while you CAN. Luv y'all!"
--Kayla, 12
"I think freedom is like what you feel when you ride a horse."
--Sam, 12
"Freedom means having a choice."
--Amber, 10
"Freedom means we have the choice to do what we think is right. Freedom means speaking your mind, doing what you want to do. As an individual, we all have rights. Most of all I think freedom is friendship, getting along, to love, to learn, to laugh, to live."
--Jasmine, 10
"Freedom means doing WHATEVER you want to. Unless you get killed or someone else."
--I'mAGirl
"Freedom to me means to have the choice to have education, jobs, money, home and vehicles. Too me if it was life without freedom. It means like you can have life without having to see black people pulled out of restaurants, schools, churches, etc. I am glad we have freedom..."
--Lauren
"Playing HALO 3 24/7. Gears stinks n cod stinks too, halo is the best fps..."
--Halofreak123, 12
"A lot of people here are saying freedom means doing what ever you want. But that is not what I think. Freedom means not having someone more important then you. Freedom means knowing what is right from wrong and doing what you think is right with no one harassing you. Freedom means to always follow your hart. Freedom means everyone is equal. Freedom dose NOT means you don't have to follow rules. Freedom means knowing what is fair and what is not. And if you think there is an unfair rule challenge it. Freedom is to say what you believe in. Freedom is talking about your feelings without someone saying that your feelings are stupid or don't matter. Freedom dose not mean disobeying everyone who are just trying to keep you safe. Freedom is what is inside YOU!"
--Madi, 11
"Freedom means to be free."
--Melani, 11
"Freedom is, as well as a birthright, something you must find within yourself. Often times we as humans set up our own subconscious restrictions, because we do not want our selves to be a certain way. True freedom would mean finding it inside yourself, and letting yourself be anything and everything that feels good to you and makes you happy."
--Raji, 13
"To me, freedom means making your own decisions and following through with them. It's making your future dreams come true by working hard at them and trying to make a better tomorrow."
--Stevi
"To do what you want on your own and no body telling what to do because it's great and I speaking my mind."
--Delicia, 10
"I think that freedom means to think what you want, say what you want, and to live comfortably to fit your lifestyle (but with boundaries) like not hurting anyone else with your freedom of speech, living, or thoughts. I think that it also means that you are free or uncontrolled by anything or anyone but yourself. Like you choose what you do. (Again this doesn't mean that you hurt anyone or anything. ) If you know what I mean...That's what I think. (: lol."
--BeachBumm88
"I think that freedom means to be able to do what you please. Within reason...I also think that the saying "Freedom is like a bird" is very true because I also think that freedom is where you can roam about and just be free to be where you want to be or anything of that subject..."
--BusyGirl123
"Freedom means that everyone has rights and everything (well, mostly everything) should be fair for all citizens. And freedom can also mean that we have to respect people's opinions. Like, let's say that polls are the most important thing in the world and there's this poll online that says: "What's your favorite pie? Blueberry, apple, or pumpkin?" and you and your friend are on the computer and see the poll. And you're like, "I like blueberry, " and your friend's like, "I like apple." You can't make them change their opinion. Oh, and let's say your dad's a police officer. You can't arrest your friend because of their opinion, can you?"
--Some Gal, 11
"How do you know there is such thing as freedom."
--Annie, 10
"Um like to be able to be wherever you please and speak what's on your mind..."
--Ashlie<3, 12
"Freedom means living where and how you want to. Freedom means being who you want and not who someone wants you to be. Freedom is a word that should always start with a capital letter."
--Annie brewer, 10
"Freedom is when you can do anything, anywhere and anytime if your aren't disturbing people's rights. Freedom is when girls can go to school and can wear whatever they want. Freedom is you can think your mind, vote for what you believe in and have a different religion. In other words freedom is being who you are inside."
--Emma, 11
"Freedom is when you can do anything you want. So peace and family time can resume into a fun time without being bothered by other rulers of the country."
--Anonymous
"HannahMontana: I do agree with you on peace and probably what you said about China was because they're doing America's jobs. Also, I do like you but I think I didn't like what you said because it sounded so cruel. I still like ya. Oh, by the way, wanna be friends? If u do, tell me!"
--Destiny
’ÄúFreedom is the right of all people which allows them to do anything they desire, as long as it doesn't interfere with the rights of other people. Freedom is also the right to be safe, without other people or things making you afraid. Freedom is the right to say what is on your mind, without anything trying to stop you from telling others what you think is right, peer pressure included. In this sense, no one is really ever free. The United States and other countries may claim to be free, but no matter where we are in the world, we are all influenced by what other people think of us (peer pressure). Forget living in a free country, I want to live in a free world.’Äù
--Thy Master, 13
"My biggest personal deal breaker in what freedom means to me is violated privacy. Not physically, but scholastically, in the form of daily grade checking on the computer, as well as daily binder scouring. It is a long story, but this is the Internet, so I will obviously not blab it to the world. As long as my privacy is not violated and I have access to books and learning, I am quite content. Otherwise, I find it EXCEPTIONALLY difficult to forgive the offender (s)."
--Natalie
"I think freedom means to be able to act like yourself and look like yourself and just BE YOURSELF!"
--Matthew_hearts, 11
"Having lots of fun doing whatever you want and all that stuff."
--Anonymous
"I think freedom is the ability to be yourself and to have the rights as people to be yourself and live by rules that are easy to understand. I think it also means that "All men are created equal" quoted in the declaration, by Thomas Jefferson. Meaning that every person has the right to do what another person has done."
--Tabitha, 13
"Freedom is when you have a say in something. It's when you choose what you want. It's a choice for you to be anyone you wanna be. Freedom is peace. Choosing your own friends. Living without wars. Seeing one another. Everything we enjoy today, that's freedom."
--Anonymous, 10
"Freedom (to me) means that people have rights. They have freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of religion...Freedom (to me) also means that people can show their opinions and not get arrested for it! Like religion--Many people have different religions, and believe different things, therefore, religion is also an opinion. Freedom can also mean peace and happiness for most. Sure, the world isn't fair, but it can't always be. Therefore, freedom also isn't fair. : (."
--Cassidy, 11
’ÄúDestiny: I do not wanna fight about this stuff. Everyone's entitled to they're opinion. That's my opinion on what freedom means. I respect your opinion. But do you respect mine? I kind of question that. I am sorry if I offended you. No offense. Another thing freedom means is world peace. Do you agree with me on that? I don't wanna get all friendly-like on you but hopefully we can find something we both agree on. Did you post anything else? -HannahMontana. P. S. My real name is Taylor.’Äù
--HannahMontana
"I think freedom means peace and happiness."
--Kessy, 8
"Not quiet sure. It's different to everyone. What does it mean to you?"
--Anonymous
"Hey, I don't think grounding is a necessary punishment. I would make a poster that says STOP THE GROUNDING!"
--Anonymous
"World peace."
--Madi, 11
"HannaMontana: Hello! People get arrested and we can't do that. We have to follow U. S. A's laws, ya know..."
--Destiny, 13
"I think freedom means peace."
--Maddy, 11
"Freedom is something that we all want and that we all get at some point or the other!"
--Bianca, 10
"Martin Luther King Jr. is freedom."
--Orlin
"I believe that freedom is being free of worries and sorrow, and being independent of everyone else in the world, and having entire control over your body and brain. And yes, Anonymous, there is REAL freedom!"
--Brittany, 10
’ÄúFREEDOM. Oh yeah? Mrs. Hunt: We need a free day in school. Sometimes kids need to be let off their leashes. Read this, Mr. Heller and Mrs. Hunt.’Äù
--Anonymous
’ÄúFreedom means to have the right to do or say want you want. For us kids that gets us grounded.’Äù
--Aimee, 12
’ÄúFreedom means to think whatever, do whatever, believe whatever, without harming other people, while constraining to sensible limits.’Äù
--Anonymous, 12
’ÄúFreedom is the ability to express yourself in a way without being punished for it.’Äù
--Izzy, 13
’ÄúIndygirl14: It's not just the United States that is like that. In many places you have the freedom to choose who you marry. North America, including Canada and also Europe, Australia etc.’Äù
--<3
’ÄúI think freedom really means u can do anything you want that’Äôs totally fair! I mean some people that go to my school totally think freedom is doing whatever they want (including hurting peoples feelings for own enjoyment). You gotta make freedom fair though, no matter what! Freedom should be fair! I see homeless people on the street every day and every night and I see people make fun of them and I think ’ÄúThey don't have freedom to eat and you take away the freedom to have never give up feelings?’Äù the people who do it for fun are usually teens, rich stuck up people (I’Äôm not saying all so no offence) and just plain mean people. I often save up ten dollars or so and give it to the homeless. They are so joyed when I do that so they go buy fast food, coffee, or flea market jackets. I am so happy to see the look on their faces just when I walk by. They have respect for me and I thank them for it. Anyway, Freedom needs to be fair and that’Äôs all it is (ok so we have to stop using and making money and money factories too). But freedom can only be in a perfect world. That is one of the things human beans don't have...Yet. But maybe one day we will, but there is a chance that we won't...’Äù
--Rebecca, 9
’ÄúFreedom means no adults calling you a minor : p. Freedom also means that animals won't be locked up in a tiny cage and rid of their skin. Sorry if anyone doesn’Äôt believe me, but animals have right to freedom too!! ULTIMATE REBEL!!’Äù
--Madcow: :, 10
’ÄúWhat I think freedom means is: you have the right to think, make a speech, or say what you want without anyone judging you.’Äù
--DracoMalfoy
It means not being grounded. Add this symbol to your comment if you disagree with being grounded: I Disagree With Grounding. You can also put it on your MySpace or Bebo! Stop the grounding! Save the kids!
--Shayna, 11
Freedom means being able to do anything u want, not being owned by someone. It means choosing your own destiny.
--Akeyla, 11
I know some of you won't agree, but its freedom in God that makes you really free.
--Eva, 12
Freedom...Let me see, uh freedom is having the right to be who you want. I mean, It isnt fair. Cant I just be free to have my name? So what, yeah Im called Alaska. Is the world going to die because I have that name?!?!?!?! I just want to have my name. Please? Is that all right with all of you?
--Alaska, 11
Mi, freedom. (free-dom) [fhrreeduhmm] {abstract noun} def, the right a person has allowing him or her do whatever s/he pleases to do without anyone stopping the person unless it violates the law. We have freedom of speech and religion.
--Millard, 8
Freedom means you can do whatever you please. No one, not even your parents, teacher etc., even the President can stop you. WAKE UP ADULTS. WE ARE IN U. S., NOT CHINA!
--HannahMontana
Freedom means you have the right to stand up for what you believe in. You can make your own choices of religion and things. You don't have rules like other countries do. It is soooo AWESOME to be free. Peace!
--CreamPuff, 10
Freedom is an interesting concept. Yes, you do get to do whatever you please but you also have a sense of liberty. You do not have to obey a master to do whatever you do, but you also have some limits. I think it means making your own choices and not being punished when the public doesn't agree. Freedom is something everybody tries to explain, but it doesn't sound quite right. Most people have a basic opinion of it.
--Penguinlover, 10
Freedom means you can do what you want and no one not even the President can stop you.
--High-Chang
Dear Amanda, I think that freedom means the right to stand up for what you believe in and to be able to make your own choices about what you want to do and how you want to go through life without someone else telling or demanding you to do it. Just follow your dreams!!!!
--Rekiah, 12
Once I won a what freedom means to me contest. It is a special thing^_^.
--Cow with a K, 12
I think freedom is when your not judged and you can do any thing you want. Its like dreaming your own life. America may be a free country, but at the same time food and cloth is not! {ha ha} You can say and do as you please. Freedom!
--Lilly 5210, 12
Freedom means that all people should be given the same rights as others get no matter what color or religion.
--Lilyfe, 11
Freedom is a myth (at least on earth it is). Our idea of freedom is being able to do what we want when we want. Imagine what would happen if that were true! We would all be either dead or near death.
--Godluvr, 13
Freedom to me means you can say, do, and feel what you wish without being judged. You can dream of creating something that to everyone else is outrageous and not be picked on about it. Freedom means Peace.
--Brittney
Freedom means that you can do what you want example: you joined a club and you quit, you went out with your friends everyday, etc. No one can stop you, only yourself.
--Jenn, 10
Freedom means the right to do what you want, when you want, and how you want.
--OBobssessed, 11
In my particular case, I believe I will be free when I turn 18, then I will not be suffering any abuse, but I will only be truly free when I learn to forgive my dad, despite all the horrid things he's done.
--Michael
Freedom is where you can say what you want, without being judged.
--Fhughads, 11
I think that freedom means being able to make your own choices in life and being able to live your life in the pattern that you choose. But, I also think that we should have rules against bad things that can harm us, or other people and animals...
--BusyGirl123
I think that freedom means to be your own person and live your life the way you want to live it. : ] <3.
--Monica, 12
I think freedom means that we have rights to free speech and thought. But it also comes with responsibility. We still have rules to follow so that our countries, town, etc. Stay civilized. Freedom is a burden is disguise.
--Taylor, 12
Freedom is to do whatever you want, whenever you want, however you want, wherever you want, with whoever you want. Its YOUR choice, and no one can stop you. *good choice. Or bad. *.
--Tinker Bell, 13
I think freedom means that you arent always being told what to do or its ok to say to some things. I think this because I have trouble saying no to people when they ask me to do something.
--Kuankuan
When youre dreaming. Nobody can tell you what to dream.
--Dale
Freedom means that you can be who you are and embrace that without the consent, judging or editing of another person.
--HarryPotter, 13
I feel freedom is being open with yourself and the people around you. Also being in touch with nature and your surroundings. Really Being comfortable with who you are and the fact that you are comfortable with that...
--Anonymous
Thinking about all of those who aren't living like you and getting the care and love like you. Knowing that you are lucky and you should be grateful.
--BaBy gUrL, 13
Embraced by light, freed from those chains, and released into your destiny.
--Aang, 9
Freedom is being able to be you and no one can stop you. But, people at my school like to make fun of laws of my religion. I told one of my classmates that one thing was against the law. Now everyone is convinced that Hinduism is unfair. I am afraid to show my Indian dress to my classmates because they may laugh.
--Netra, 9
To me freedom means having the right to believe what you do without being persecuted for it.
--Navygirl, 13
I think freedom is about being comfortable with religion, free speech etc. Freedom is taken for granted, for instance, women in this country get to chose the men they marry, in different country it would not matter if you hated the man you had no say in who you married, your parents would chose the man. Over the last two years I have realized that freedom is taken for granted, and we need to be thankful that we have the freedom to do things. I am really thankful that in America me and my family have the freedom to serve God in our church. One of the missionaries that my church supports, he told us that in Israel if you are caught even holding a Bible study that you would be arrested. And I thank God that He gives me and my family the privilege to attend church without being arrested. Like I said, FREEDOM IS TAKEN FOR GRANTED!!!
--Indygirl14
Freedom means to be free to do anything. Go anywhere in my mind, or just have fun being free.
--Lauren, 8
Peden, 11 that really stinks. Hopefully, we'll have a new president 2 get us out of this war in Iraq.
--Yvette, 12
To me, freedom means everything. I feel really sorry for all those people in Communist countries like China who have so little freedom from the government. And just think about all those people starving to death, with no clean water, and no medicine in Africa while we are here worrying about whether our hair is okay or Who's going out with whom" or stupid stuff like that and celebrity gossip. WAKE UP PEOPLE!
--Amethyst, 11
Freedom means that everyone, women, children, men of every race and kind are free, not just certain kinds of people...
--Hello, 12
Freedom means being free. End of story. Buh-bye : ).
--Jon, 9
Freedom means being yourself and standing up for yourself. It means you should only be judged by the person you are inside and not by what you look like. So why judge when you can make PEACE.
--Ryant, 12
Anonymous I know that and also I agree with you but my uncle is there and I hope hes safe. I also hate the war we're in now but we really want to stop this war and get out o' this situation right now...
--ChristyCarlsonR, 12
U know what stinks????? Ppl r all mad at Bush 4 the war and every thing but if the soldiers didn't want 2 fight they didn't have 2 join the army or air force or military! It was their choice. Theyre fighting 4 what they believe in!!!! And what also drives me nuts is that America is supposed 2 be a democracy...But it's not!!!! It's a republic/democrat if it was a real democracy we would have voted on if we went 2 war or not!!!!
--Peden, 11
It means that you can do whatever you want to do, and nobody is going to try to get in your way.
--Courtney, 11
Being free 2 do anything thats not bad:).
--CuteGirl
We can't just Stop" the war in Iraq. As much as it totally stinks, we need our forces to be there until things calm down or else another 9/11 will happen. Im not saying that I like the situation, in fact I hate it. I've now had 2 brothers go to the Middle East and it's not an easy thing to deal with, but I deal with it. When you think about, all we're really doing over there is making it a better and safer place for everyone. I think we should be proud of it.
--Anonymous
Freedom? hmm. It's when you can tell others about your faith freely without the fear of being persecuted. It is also the freedom to home school. PLEASE keep the 20 home school families in Germany in your prayers! They are being Persecuted for it!
--A Homeschooler, 13
Xenia, 10 do u know how we got our freedom? We got it from George Washington and now we have George W. Bush as our president. Well, we still use guns in Iraq but the problem in Iraq has to be stopped right now.
--Alexis, 12
Freedom is what you fight for with words and when we used to have guns we shot the British but now we use words. We're having a problem in Iraq and we need someone to stop this problem in Iraq...
--Bianca, 12
I've experienced freedom in my own family because if you have freedom that means that your family trusts you and believes in you. Your family should not show any violence to you also.
--Ramya, 9
Freedom means freedom, but I only think adults need it. Because we're minors, we have to follow our parents' rules. But adults don't want to follow bad laws, so they need some freedom. Get what Im sayin'?
--Anonymous
Freedom is when you fight for what is right, never letting a thing get in your way. Of course, you fight with words, but it's more effective than the any gun. When you get what you want, you manage it correctly. That is what freedom is.
--AdventureGirl, 9
Freedom means to have the right to do things!
--Tree, 11
Freedom is Summer Vacation.
--Anonymous
There are lots of kinds of freedom, but the most IMPORTANT kind is when we got set free almost 2,000 years ago when Jesus died on the cross to take away our sins. Now we can go to heaven and be with Jesus forever.
--Mikael, 8
I think freedom means to be free do what ever you want not what people tell you to do unless your parents tell you to do something and freedom means for your parents to trust you let you do what you want to do and stop treating you like your a baby.
--Dominique, 11
It means doing something good for United States and I want United States to have FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM every day!
--Harvey, 11
Freedom is to have options to not be enslaved. To have many things.
--Lauren
I think freedom means that you can do what you want and help others- I would stop the war in Iraq and bring our soldiers home.
--Thalia, 9
I think it means being able to live. I know we breath in air but thats not what I consider living. What I mean is freedom of speech and being able to have time to do things you enjoy.
--Zinkoff
I think it means that we don't have to be slaves any more that we could be free and not do what somebody tells me to do and I am proud to be free. That is what freedom means to me. Why? , Because I know I am going to make a change someday in the future.
--Marisela, 12
To me freedom means that no one can rule you. Nobody owns you. Youre free. It's here in our country. The only person and I mean only person who owns you is god. Why? Because he made you. And speak the truth.
--Xenia, 10
Hey HarryPotter, 12 I guess I went overboard. Keep ur name but I also want 2 know if u have more alias names if u know what I mean...
--AmyIsTheBestGirlName, 12
I think freedom means to be free, but we still have to do homework and do what our parents say.
--Gisela, 10
I don't think a lot of people are truly free. Freedom means you can do whatever you want, and you don't live by any rules. I can't think of any place that doesn't have any rules though, any anarchies or anything. Because people can abuse freedom and it's hard to trust everyone and to be fully trusted. So we have rules. We have some freedoms in the U. S and other countries but we're not completely free.
--Vinni, 12
I don't know what freedom means.
--CaliforniaIsMyState3, 12
"You can stand up for yourself and speak out when you have ideas. You can act on your decisions, and pursue your interests. There are no stereotypes and you can be who you want to be."
--Miri, 13
"I change what I said. I think freedom means to be able to cry when youre sad and smile when youre happy. You should let your expression flow through you like sand through your fingers. You shouldn't be held back from anything or anyone. I also think Freedom means to be able to do what you want. It means to not be under the control of others. It means that you are free to believe in what you want. It means you are free to do what you want. You can say what you want and speak a free mind. Nobody can tell you what you can't do."
--KHpigs
Freedom is something that we have in the US. It's a free country. Freedom of speech, ideas, feeling, thoughts...God Bless America...
--Elecktro, 13
Im keeping my name to ForgottenGirl instead of Tinkerbell.
--ForgottenGirl, 12
We get more freedoms as we get older, that is for sure. It's a good thing, too. My little brother doesn't get as many freedoms as me, and I think that's cool.
--Lauren
Freedom means to be able to do what you want. It means to not be under the control of others. It means that you are free to believe in what you want. It means you are free to do what you want. You can say what you want and speak a free mind. Nobody can tell you what you can't do.
--KHpigs
Freedom is not just getting to do what you want, there always has to be some rules.
--FredtheMoose
Im the old Chocolate due to too many Rachels on the site. Like it?
--PopularGirl, 9
I think freedom means you can do whatever you want and however you want.
--Karen, 11
Freedom means that you can be who you want to be, do things that you want to do, make things how you want them to be, and not be criticized or judged about that.
--HarryPotter, 12
Heyy! Nothing to say. Just wanted to say heyy...LOL. Anyways since I am e-mailing a paragraph anyways, I might as well say what I think freedom means. I think it means that you can do what you want to do, and no one has to decided for you. : ) .
--ForgottenGirl, 12
I think Freedom really means you have the right to free speech and to express your thoughts and religion. Though we had many groups and clans in our country that not all of us approve of, but if we were to join a group like that, we would be able to because we're free.
--Quinci, 13
I think it can mean that you can do whatever you wish we can also go to sleep because are people are fighting for our freedom to keep.
--Taylor, 10
I think freedom means being free. Because Texans want slaves at first. In the song Im proud to be an American It talks about freedom.
--Vanya, 8
"Freedom to me is being able to say and do what you want (except anything that would hurt someone like kill a person ). One freedom that seems to be getting taken away is the freedom of religion. Christians are being persecuted more and more, especially in schools. Im homeschooled and Im very happy about that.
--FredtheMoose
Freedom means having your own rules and not being ruled by someone else at all when u wanna make your own important rules that are suppose to be followed and are very important to everyone in the all of the states. Wherever they are they won't need someone from England ruling over them because George W. Bush is the president of the United States of America.
--TimeGirlForLife73849, 12
To have the right of speech, right to go to court, right to go to school, right to have protection, right to marry whoever you want, etc.
--Violet, 13
Freedom means offensive but legal right in Crazyworld, though I am from America. Freedom here means...YAY!
--Chocolate
I believe freedom means you can do basically anything you want to do. But I choose to try to do what's right even though we can do anything wrong.
--Samantha, 10
I had to do a report on child labor. I felt really bad about it so when I wrote my report I added 'I think everyone should deserve to be free even if they r fat thin black white tall short I think everybody wants freedom!
--Americangirl
I believe freedom means having the rights to do as you please (to some extent) and the ability to get a good education and good career. However, a lot of us don't take those rights by the reins and use them to become a great person and inspire other people. We have the right to a good education, but some people choose to drop out of school or not pay attention, and many blame it on our system of government. I must admit, though, that the United States needs some work - everywhere I look, there are people treating others harshly due to race of any kind or other issues. Although it's stated in the law that all of us are created equal, in the end, many of us end up not so equal because others abuse their rights. Ask yourself: is this true freedom?
--Amelia, 12
It means u can do what u want u want to do.
--Americangirl
PBS how come sometimes a topic will say it is all filled up but then it will have more room again?
--Americangirl
Message from IML: Hi Americangirl! Thats because every few weeks we reopen a question that was closed, just to give newer IMLers a chance to add their comments!
Freedom is a very important thing and everyone and everything should have it. But what does this mean. Freedom means you are free and are allowed to do whatever you want. That would be so cool.
--Jessica, 11
"I just read a Nelson Mandela book a couple years ago, and I thought: Wow! Blacks were treated like THAT?! They really are not that different from us. Nelson Mandela said: 'I have been enslaved, not been able to vote, interrogated, judged, and that is because of the colour of my skin. ' I am glad they are treated equally in America, but I pray that blacks shall insure harmony over the entire world for them. Maybe that will never happen, but it shall in heaven. Also, so many people have been confused over where Asian people are Chinese, Japanese, or north or South Korean. I may not be Asian, but I still am annoyed. If any black or Asian people are reading this, I just want to tell you: THINGS WILL GET STRAIGHTNED IN HEAVEN.
--Johannes, 9
Believing in what you want to believe in saying what you want to say.
--Danielle, 12
I think freedom means that you can use YOUR money on what you want, cause, you earned it, right? I think it also means if you have a crush on someone your parents dont go Oh, youre too young.
--Kira, 10
Freedom is being able to love who you want and not have anything to hold you back. Not even your parents...
--Nicole, 11
Freedom means that everyone is allowed to have their own opinions and possessions, that no one can take them away or harm any one.
--JS, 13
Freedom is being able to stick your arms out and wiggle them. Freedom is being able to love everyone around you. Freedom is being able to keep going no matter what disability you may have.
--Kira, 12
I think freedom is being free to do what you want, but obeying the law while you are at it. I think it is being able to have any religion you want and I also think it means not having a country or a person ruling what you do, where you go, or how many kids you can have and stuff like that...
--Tabitha, 11
Freedom means that you have the ability and the guts to do whatever it takes to get to the top. You feel free...
--Donna, 11
I think freedom means you can have independence and you can make your own rules without someone ruling over you and after the fight you'll be free so you can make your own rules and make them be for the people and yourself too, maybe. But you won't have to deal with the fight that's in the past anymore because you are free and you can do what you wanted to do in the state you live in. You can also do what's right, too..
--Carly, 12
Freedom is when nobody judges you and everybody has fair rights. Freedom is when everyone loves you and respects you, no matter who or what you are. Freedom is when you don't have to prove yourself to others or protest against wars. Freedom is when peace is finally restored and nobody has to yell to get their words or feelings out. Freedom is when you can just be you.
--B, 11
I think freedom mean that we should be free to learn about god, or any other subject we please, (yes Im talking about school. ) I mean, it's just down right wrong that they teach everyone about evolution in school, but they don't teach you about god, I mean god is sooo much more important than learning that we came from apes! (which, we didn't. Just incase no one knew. ) we should we free to bring a bible to school, and share gods word with our friends! And our enemies.
--Brittany
My definition would be, to tell whether what is right from wrong, (if there really is a right and wrong) based on what you think and not what our forefathers told us...
--Vicky
Freedom means you can do the right things and be your religion and think your thoughts. We are so lucky to have this freedom, some people in other countries get in trouble for praising God or disliking leaders. I am proud to be an American!!!!!!!!
--Katherine, 12
Freedom is a word with so many meanings. To me it is TO BE SEPERATED FROM SOCIETY, FROM OTHERS YOUR WHOLE LIFE. There will always be a force that will hold you down, to tell you what is right and wrong, if it was not there, we are people of wrong-doings.
--Colette
I feel freedom means having the ability (And the responsibility) to help people!
--Michael, 13
I think Freedom means to be free and not having to always do as someone else says, and to be every part of you. I think it also means for the world to be fair and free, just like how we are supposed to be...
--Molly, 11
Freedom means you can choose to do what you want to do without getting punished (reasonably) in Afghanistan girls couldn't go to school leave their house or they could be beat or if you were a thief you had your hand cut off. They were under the rule of the Taliban until 2001. (to find out more you should read the breadwinner) They couldn't do what we do. You should be able to do anything you want as long as its legal. lol.
--Wars, 13
I think freedom is that people can do what they want.
--Anonymous
I think freedom means you get to do whatever fun things you like without parents bothering you everywhere you decide to go. Freedom is to always be able to act like yourself around other people and by yourself.
--Daina, 9
"I think what freedom means is that you should do what is right, because sometimes what you wanna do is wrong and gets you arrested or punished or something like that. To me it means do the right thing or else.
--Melanie , 13
"Freedom means to be free from everyone around you, to be free to do stuff you want to do.
--Kiana, 13
"I think freedom means having the chance to be anything that you want to be.
--Anonymous
"Freedom is when u can do whatever u want to do. U got the right to. U should thank for all those soldiers and people that fought for their countries to gain freedom. If it wasn't for them, we couldn't stand out to ourselves.
--Mariana, 12
"Freedom means being yourself. Doing whatever you want to and live the life you've always desired! Because everyone is special.
--Huijuan
"I think freedom means you have right to do what you feel is right, to be able to go somewhere without someone following you to hear your conversation with somebody, to be who you have always dreamed of being and not being judged or told what your future is, to be a one of a kind, and to help make the world a better place. And that is what I think freedom is. Thank you.
--Britany, 12
"Freedom means to save our country, support it, and just to love America.
--Jennifer
"I think freedom means that we kids all have a right: a right to do what we feel is right, a right help someone in need and not have to ask for permission. Im not talking about voting or getting a job at age 10. No, Im talking about a right to decide what school we go to, how we dress, and even if we look stupid we can do it. And if what you do feels right, then it doesnt matter.
--Brittney, 11
"Freedom...means perfection. There is nothing that is perfect, thus, nothing is free.
--Anonymous, 12
"Freedom is getting to choose what you want to do, and whenever you want to do it.
--Jewl, 13
"What freedom means to me is no stress, no homework, no projects and having fun.
--Billy, 8
"Freedom means having to do what you want, and not having to do what you don't want to do.
--Lindsie, 8
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