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Freedom for One and All
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Written by Chris Cotter   
  • Have you ever voted? If yes, talk about your first voting experience. If no, why haven't you ever voted?!
  • Do you think voting in elections is a basic right or a privilege? And should there be any restrictions? Please explain.
  • Would you ever go to war, or rebel against the government of your country, to protect your freedom? How about to gain freedom? Why/not?
  • Would you ever go to war to free other people from oppression and tyranny? Why/not?
  • What does freedom mean to you on a macro level of nations, citizens, laws, and so on? How about on a more personal level?
  • How free would you consider the people of your country to be? Please explain.
  • Which country's people enjoy the least number of freedoms? Why do you think so?
  • Which country's people enjoy the greatest number of freedoms? Why do you think so?
  • Do you agree or disagree? There is such a thing as too much freedom. Why/not?
  • How important are equal rights for all races, religions, and beliefs? Please explain.
  • How important is freedom of speech? Please explain.
  • How important is a completely free Internet? Please explain.
  • Are some nationalities more predisposed to freedom than others? Why/not?
  • Are there any cases in which a government should suspend freedom? If yes, when? Why?
  • Freedom and democracy are often synonymous with one another. Do you agree that these terms have the same meaning? Why/not?
  • Is this a misnomer: A compassionate dictator? Please explain.
  • Do you agree or disagree? Politicians and politics are so crooked, it doesn't matter who you vote for. Please explain your answer.
  • How would you feel if a new law were passed that disenfranchised you? What would you do? Why?
  • Will governments around the world give less or more freedom to their citizens in the 21st century? Why do you think so?
  • Why do people often rebel and protest against or flee from countries that limit freedom?

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