Sunday, September 27, 2015
Kookie Questions July Fourth
What is the true meaning of freedom? Many families celebrate Fourth of July by watching fireworks, having quality time with families, and even having barbecues. People tend to forget why they celebrate. Fourth of July marks the day of freedom for Americans and is therefore, a national holiday for the people. The question is, why aren't the Negros mentioned anywhere in this so-called freedom and equality? Others may be celebrating but the Negros cannot since they didn't gain their liberty and freedom. Celebrating and bringing forth overfilling joy brings out the inhumane mockery and irony towards the Negros. The mournful wails of millions of people who haven't had the chance to celebrate the freedom of all people is simply miserable and unfair. Respect has to be shown to everyone, especially since the Constitution and The Bible even stated that "all men are created equal". By celebrating only for themselves, the Americans have brought forth how false and fake their actions are. Negros have just as much equality as any other people and should be provided with the same freedom that Americans have celebrated. In this sense, Fourth of July is just like any other day to the Negros since they haven't earned anything. It is just a day of injustice and cruelty to them. The Declaration of Independence alluded to God and said that He has created every man equally and that Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are secure rights to each men. How ironic is this? The American people all respect and follow the lines stated in the Declaration of Independence, yet they still don't do anything about the sins that they are committing. Continuing slavery and not putting forth the fact that even Negros have the right to be equal like any white people are just simply cruel acts of man. True freedom is when every man is given equal rights and there is no discrimination between people in this world.
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Michelle I totally feel the same way. I wish that there was no discrimination in this world too. Which makes me think, how can I be a better person to this world. I loved reading your approach on freedom and liberty, made me think a lot. Good job! Looking forward to the next post!
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ReplyDeleteI like how you elaborated on Douglas' argument. It is interesting why you chose this one over the others.You make some thoughtful points, such as the irony people give their pledges, yet only follow through only when it benefits themselves.
Your paragraph seem a little long. Maybe separate it a little?
I like how your post talked more about the hypocrisy of the Declaration and Constitution. This is still relevant because even today, many people in the US are still not given equal rights.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad to hear that problems concerning African Americans are still occuring until this day. Just recently we encountered issues about the South Carolina state flag, two-hundred years after signing the Declaration. I hope America can learn from its mistakes and move in a positive direction.
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ReplyDeleteMichelle I love your last line, I am absolutely one hundred percent on board with you. "True freedom" can only manifest in this world when "no discrimination exist." I personally struggle with this problem daily as I have a tendency to subconsciously create prejudgments against others which unconsciously affects my decision in a given situation (in a sense I am discriminating against people). How do you suggest mankind combat this intrinsic catastrophe? After all, you did say ,"true freedom is when every man is given equal rights and there is no discrimination between people in this world."
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