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U.S. History
The first important event that encouraged freedom was the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which recognized that women are human beings. Before the Nineteenth Amendment was passed, women were not considered citizens with full rights and privileges. Most importantly, women were unable to vote. A society cannot be free if fifty percent of its population is systematically oppressed.
The second important event that encouraged freedom in the United States since 1865 was the Emancipation Proclamation. The reason why the Emancipation Proclamation is not the most important thing that encouraged freedom is the fact that Reconstruction failed. After all the bloodshed of the Civil War, the American government failed to ensure that African-Americans would receive full reparations and the means by which to become instantly integrated into society. Moreover, there were no punishments for the slave owners who had committed brutal crimes. The slave owners simply continued their model of white supremacy for nearly a century longer. However, the Emancipation Proclamation was a good first step.
The third important event that encouraged freedom in the United States was the passage of Roe V. Wade in 1973. Roe...
Wade ensured that women were no longer forced to bear children they did not want, and helped to prevent countless unwanted children to be brought into the world. A society cannot be free when it forces women to bear children. Abortions need to be accessible to all people at all times, and should not be left up to the states to decide whether or not women living in that jurisdiction enjoy the right to determine their own destiny.
There have also been many events that detracted from and diluted freedom in the United States. The first important event that detracted from freedom in the United States was the general prohibition of drugs with the 1970 Controlled Substances Act and President Nixon's subsequent declaration of a "war on drugs." The drug prohibition laws that ensued have led to mass incarceration of innocent people, which is costly to society in terms of the breakdown of family and community. Mass incarceration of innocent people is inhumane and also costs taxpayers money that could be better spent on social services. Drug prohibition represents a dismal failure, as the United States did not learn from its lesson of the alcohol prohibition that ended with the passage of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Prohibition of drugs…
The second important event that inhibits freedom in the United States since 1865 has been the "war on terrorism" and the infringements on personal liberty and freedom of movement. While protecting national security is important, the government has gone to far. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has become ridiculously heavy-handed to the point where many Americans believe the "terrorists have won" by making daily life more difficult.
The third important event that has limited freedom in the United States has been the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War led to the creation of Agent Orange, which propelled the Monsanto Company into the arms of the government. Monstanto was then able to create chemical-laden food products and food production methods that have caused Americans to lose food security.
In sum, freedom in America has been seriously curtailed due to some major events that have taken place since 1865. However, Americans still do have the power to change. When freedoms are restricted due to negative events, it is important to take action. Even if it takes several generations, change can take place.
" (Gilmore, 2008) in fact, it was communists "who promoted and practiced racial equality and considered the South crucial to their success in elevating labor and overthrowing the capitalist system. They were joined in the late 1930s by a radical left to form a southern Popular Front that sought to overturn Jim Crow, elevate the working class, and promote civil rights and civil liberties." (Gilmore, 2008) This is unknown even
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House of Representatives passed Health Care reform. What is the next step in the legislative process before it goes to the President to be signed? Do you think it will be signed by the President in its present form or will it die before it gets to him, and why? A bill is first introduced into the House by one of its members, who becomes the bill's sponsor. Fellow house members
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