[Diva Betsy Ross]

The inspiration for this thread comes from knowing there are many Americans , some civilians, who are making sacrafices and working hard for freedom, and may not hear a THANK YOU. IMO~ America is full of heroes and we as many of them to step up as we can get.

[Sarajevo]

DBR, You are the greatest!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Ping!

[BykrBayb]

Wonderful idea!

How are you this fine day? I hope you're well.

[Howie66]

I LOVE the thought that I can say: "Hillary Clinton is a good-for-nothing Socialist Bag of Semi-Human Execrement" and not worry that the Gestapo is going to show up in the middle of the night and haul me off.

Uh oh! She ISN'T already president , yet????

Uh.....forget that I posted this, okay?

[tenn2005]

Try this link for a great source for every true patriot.
http://www.nationalmorality.com/index_files/Page1111.htm

[teenyelliott]

My favorite thing about being free is the ability to do, say and become anything I want, because we all have the freedom to choose.

Thanks to our military, and our Founding Fathers, this is the best place in the world.

[lapsus calami]

 

 

The word "freedom" automatically makes me think of America, everytime. This place is the place to be on planet earth. We have a way of life here that is second to none, anywhere. Sure, there are plenty of "quaint", "historical" or "important" places in other parts of the world, however they are only nice to visit, but not to live at because they lack the latitude that America has to offer to the individual. Other nations simply are not "home", nor can ever be because they cannot offer what America has at it's core of belief and way of life - Freedom.

 

 

[tiredoflaundry]

[PatriotGirl827]

Thanks for the ping, Diva! What a great idea!

It's hard to know where to begin in describing what is so great about our freedom, but here goes.....

The chance to advance oneself to whatever level of achievement you wish to attain. In this great country, you do not need to be born into a family of wealth or power in order to soar.

And even more importantly, the ability to feel secure in the knowledge that you live in the greatest country on earth, by the grace of God and the work of the armed forces!

[La Enchiladita]

When I first read this, I didn't know what to respond. So many favorite things about having freedom...

But I could start with the freedom I have at Free Republic to discuss the issues of the day, meet like-minded folks, military family members and even some troops themselves. Woo-hoo!

Then, there is the freedom I have as a woman. I don't think freedom exists for women anywhere on earth as it does here, and I am grateful!

I have mobility, meaning I can step outside my house -- by myself -- and walk down the street and feel safe. Our society accepts people as they are, young, old, married, single, divorced, various religions and so forth. We are decent to others, even though we may not agree.

Freedom means many opportunities to "live and let live" as well as to keep my nose clean. Hehe.

Enough of all that. We would not have all this freedom to enjoy if not for our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Coasties and Air(wo)men who have served and sacrificed.

[Leatherneck_MT]

Semper Fidelis

[Kimmers]

I love the freedom of having a date night with my husband tonight and getting up in the morning, attending the church of my choice and worshiping God.....I love going to bed at night knowing there are many great Americans that have freedom of choice to serve this country and because of the choices they make this country is safe......

[Clemenza]

The right to live my life as I see fit.

The right for me to have the opportunity to push myself to the best of my abilities, and have a financially and personal success unattainable in any other nation.

The fact that my nation has always acted in good faith, even when we were wrong.

The fact that one can love their country, yet be free to criticize it when its steers off course.

The fact that I am surrounded by the greatest people on earth in the GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH!

[JasonC]

My favorite thing about freedom is that I can easily get in book form the greatest thoughts and ideas human beings have ever come up with, learn all about them, ponder them for myself, and decide which of them make how much sense to me - without asking anybodies permission or worrying about anything except the truth as I have light to see it. Thanks to everyone and everything who helps make that possible. I could not be luckier.

[daybreakcoming]

What a wonderful subject thread missy!!
The first thing that comes to my mind is coming back to this country after traveling though what I call some 2nd world and a couple of 3rd world countries makes me want to shout out God Bless America! in passport control. It is the moment I feel most blessed to be an American and thankful for those who fight, not only for our freedom but others around the world.
I think the freedom to choose which direction my life will take (more or less) is one that I value dearly. It is up to me whether I rise toward the top or sink to the bottom....unlike other countries with dictators or pseudo presidents where the citizens are so oppressed and can never aspire to be anything but what they are.

[TheBrotherhood]

>what is your favorite thing about having freedom?

Freedom from what? From whom?

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"What do you love about Freedom?"

Mainly I like the "Freedom from Fear" and the "Freedom to Travel" parts of Freedom. I can pretty much go about my day, free and unincumbered, do what I want, go where I want, vacation where I want, make a living, raise a family, etc. without the fear that I'll be questioned or stopped while I'm on my way.

Thanks for adding me to your list, BTW! :)

[Billie]

What a refreshing post, Diva. I love that at this time when we need a strong President the most, we have George Bush. I cringe to think where this country would be if the other side had been in the White House on September 11th, 2001.

Thanks to all our Patriots. Let Freedom Ring!

[MNJohnnie]

A profound question. So much of life is just accepted rather then thought about. I suppose I value freedom so highly because freedom brings hope, tyranny destroys it.