by Carmella Cyr

Created on: November 16, 2009   Last Updated: November 17, 2009

The documentation of the Constitution of the United States of America is the closest act man has taken to respect individuals who are born onto this earth with a God-given right to be free and live their life as they choose. The raw truth of this following discussion, unfortunately, points to the inherent contraints that have come to create an illusion of what is free or not free, right or wrong, lawful or unlawful, with frightening consequences to follow, at times. Majority rules one might say. The government rules another expresses.

Religion influences the political trends,others contest. It is time to ask the questions. Does the legislation truely represent the needs of the people? Are our 'God-Given' rights begin protected? This is not a religious questions. This is a question that simultaneously makes the critical point that each of us have rights to freedom, whether it be the freedom to choose a life-style, choose a religion, choose an education, choose a partner, etc. We all know Martin Luther King's saying "The truth will set you free". Today to speak the truth can take many different perspectives and still be true.

One perspective might be that we are over-regulated, another might be we are 'under-regulated'. Both are probably true, depending on what state you are in. We are over-taxed. This is probably true in every state currently. We are under-employed. Are we under-employed, or is the nation in a transition from mechanical industries to electronic industries. From toxic waste methods to earth friendly recycling methods The truth is that 'we the people' need to be 'trusted'.

Our perspectives, no matter where we are located, are real, true, and reliable. We the people, should not, and must not, be told that what we see as an issue, is not an issue. What we see as a problem, is not a problem. What we see as an on-going depression is 'not really on-going'. We need to stand together, speak for each other, protect each other and trust in ourselves, in our brothers and sisters and stand united because as our great leader once said in prayer "THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE'.

Given this scenario it is easy to conclude that absolute freedom does exist, but is not respected, or allowed to breath. Many say that we need a infra-structure to protect the rights of people. Today there are millions, billions of people in the world. Within these populations exist many ideologies, religions, customs, languages and political structures. Overall governments create 'rules' to keep order. It is sad to see the rules spill over into control or out-of-control situations that hurt the masses at lower levels of the socio-economic status. This is where the 'real' protection needs to begin. This is where corruption is instigated. This is where poverty is found. Deprivation of food, education, adequate housing and medical needs. This is where freedom is lost.

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