The Essence of True Freedom
The most priceless right that every inhabitant of this world must possess is freedom. The freedom of a nation does not merely mean that its citizens are set free to do as they wish. Will you believe me if I say that even now, some people don’t possess freedom—not because they are imprisoned, but because they either haven’t tried to explore the world outside or aren’t actually allowed to? Freedom doesn’t imply that there are no bounds on our actions; it must ensure that the peace and privacy of others aren’t muddled up. When I surveyed freedom with my neighbors, I was stunned by their diverse notions. A school-going kid replied that his freedom was experienced when he could eat ice cream without fearing that his sibling would snatch it. A teen said that his freedom was felt when he wasn’t monitored by his parents while using social media. The answer was quite different from that of a housewife, who said that her freedom was found when she was relieved of her household duties...