In the Eric Foner article, there was a section that mentioned how the majority of Americans would choose freedom over equality. I thought this was an interesting fact because if I had to choose, I would pick equality as well. I’m all for freedom, but I think equality has just as much to offer as freedom, if not more. With freedom we all have rights, but freedom does not ensure that everyone will be guaranteed these rights or that no one will threaten these rights. When people are not given their proper rights, they strive to achieve them – equality. With equality we would be given the same rights and no one could infringe upon these rights because there is nothing to hold superior to them.
Sarah, Good that you are thinking about how these concepts work out in your own life. You might take a look at my post on the "Music of the Revolution." Surely I should figure out how to just link you to it; I will learn. LDL
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