Ten Thoughts on Freedom
Freedom is not a gift
no more than food is a gift.
Freedom is a responsibility
as demanding as parenthood.
Freedom lasts only as long
as people will fight to keep it.
Freedom will die when a nation
no longer treats it as priority one.
Freedom’s life blood is a free press.
The peaceful exchange of ideas
is the backbone of freedom.
Choosing to live under the rule of law
is the burden of a free man.
He who chooses structure over struggle
will choose fascism over freedom.
To be able to build your own life
you must first build a foundation of freedom.
The hardest thing society can face
is not fighting a war to save one’s country
it’s fighting to save one’s country
by preventing a war within its society.
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Author:
MendedFences27 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Election time in the U.S. Time to think hard on choices.
- Category: Sociopolitical
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A very topical write. We have recently had our elections and many are thinking they have ended up with something they hadn’t bargained for. Our freedoms are being curtailed by the day. Free speech has gone out the window. I value my freedom. I guess what I am saying is, the future don’t look rosy from where I am standing. Good luck with your elections. Much to ponder on here Phil. Have a great Friday.
Thank you, Cassie. Early November elections. The "politcking" has begun, the signs are everywhere. The news is all about what the contestants are doing. The top of the ticket is becoming a serious and close race. I feel it to be a choice between Democracy and Despotism. I have trouble contemplating the MAGA side. I consider it Stupidity.
But you are patriotic Cassie. All that sounds very negative for a true patriot.😂🤣🙃
Stirring the pot? Sorry - I've just finished responding to you and Cassie on my Patriotism post....
Enough? ironical?
Great write which got down to the essentials, Phil.
Very good words Phil, that freedom is such a hard one to gain the way the world is at present.
Andy
He who chooses structure over struggle
will choose fascism over freedom.
Love this in particular along with your last line.
Kudos dear Phil. 🌹
I first read this yesterday while still locked out .. I thought it not only timely and apt, but demonstrated incredible insight & social awareness .. I know little about US politics but I know a narcissist when I see and hear one .. I think you have excelled here on this page Phil .. ink spilt splendidly in my opinion .. Neville
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