Is every human being entitled to freedom and liberty? The United States was founded on the principles of "natural rights." We are entitled to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Former President George W. Bush had his Freedom Agenda, which is based on this idea of a natural right to liberty - every mean wants to have his own liberty. In this opinion piece, Lee Smith talks about how President Bush has the right to say he was right. Everyone judged the Freedom Agenda, because this policy towards the Middle East seemed doomed for failure after what happened in Iraq.
But, looking back, the former president wasn't so far off, was he? The people of Egypt have spoken and have been heard by the government, as evidenced by the former President Mubarak's addressing of the public and his resignation. Sure, we're not sure if this transition of power will remain within the confines of the legal restrictions of Egypt's constitution, but fundamentally, the people's outcries reflect this idea that every person wants liberty. I think each "man" is entitled to it, too.
So, when everyone was bashing President George W. Bush for his ridiculous notions of being idealistic and wanting democracy everywhere, think about right now, this very moment. It won't' happen over night, but it's happening. The repressed will rise up, some day.
About Me
- Ashtyn
- Ithaca, New York, United States
- In the state of California where 45% of registered voters are registered as Democrats and 20% of voters are registered as Independent, I tend to lean towards the Conservative side of things. I like logical arguments. I like to make a statement. I want to set trends, not follow them. I like politics. Enough said? I am currently a Government Major, French Minor, Law & Society Minor, in my freshman year at Cornell University. I am a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, President of the Junior Panhellenic Council, AXO Sisterhood Chair, and a member of the Roosevelt Insitute policy think tank.
2 comments:
Repressed often do rise up. In fact, uprising is inevitable. The only uprising GWB did not support was those against him.
I appreciate the questions you pose. Sometimes, spending time with a question is more valuable than grabbing onto an answer.
Keep blogging!
Thank you for reading my blog! And I completely agree. We have to understand and question things before we jump to conclusions and disagree.
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