You believe in promoting individual freedoms, equal rights, and social justice to create a fair and inclusive society.
Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes individual rights, equality, and the protection of civil liberties. It is rooted in the principles of democracy, free market economics, and the rule of law. The term "liberalism" comes from the Latin word "liber," meaning "free," and it is fundamentally concerned with the concept of freedom and the rights of the individual.
The origins of liberalism can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries, a period of intellectual and philosophical development that emphasized reason,…
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you handle a situation where your friend’s freedom of choice clashed with your own beliefs?
@9L6367K1yr1Y
Have a discussion and try to understand why they feel the way they do
@9L8JLHBRepublican1yr1Y
because every person is different, i wouldnt shame someone or talk down on them with however they feel.
@9L62RW91yr1Y
They can believe whatever they want to believe its not my problem.
@9L62S5T1yr1Y
just let it be because there is so many other people with their own opinions
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can a society truly uphold equal rights for all its members without some form of government intervention, and why do you think so?
@9H4JHTW2yrs2Y
I believe that liberalism has come a little too far especially in present days. Yes equality should be top tier but some ideology that has come up in present days and are praised by some people in schools. These new events that are being exposed to our children are opposites of the norm and we are accepting things that children shouldn't be introduced until they are mature.
@9H4JFJ82yrs2Y
I believe that government intervention is necessary even if not ideal. There is not an ideal we can reach since humanity suffers with a lack of integrity. We are divided spiritually and ethically. The government in a democratic system was meant to represent the majority with the idea that the most people possible will benefit. Therefore, I would hope there would be intervention if necessary since they have structure and consistent rules. Without government intervention, we are at the whim of the changing passions and spiritual explorations of various groups.
@9H4JD9K2yrs2Y
No, in our current society, the government is necessary in upholding and maintaining human rights.
@9KHVTGM2yrs2Y
No
If there is no government, then people will be hurting others and denying them their civil rights
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In what way has a law or policy directly impacted your sense of freedom, for better or worse?
@9HHMQC72yrs2Y
@9HHMQ2P2yrs2Y
the more gun laws that are put in place the more the 2nd amendment is hurt.
@9HJHF46Republican2yrs2Y
The abortion laws in North Dakota before Roe vs. Wade affected me.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
Anti-discrimination laws really hurt my freedoms, as well as anti-hate rules. They're basically shutting down all right-wing views, as they consider anything on the right to be "hate-filled".
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How has travel or exposure to other cultures affected your view on liberalism and individual rights?
@9HHKFR22yrs2Y
I support liberalism, consent of the governed, and individual rights. Exposure to other cultures through History classes has taught me the importance of it.
@9HHK59H2yrs2Y
I agree with some aspects of liberalism such as equality before the law and liberty, but I prefer socialism and communism.
@9HHKHKF2yrs2Y
it has changed, I think about everyone not just a group
@9KS9XQ32yrs2Y
I have a better understanding of different cultures and their practices and I seem to be more open-mined than those who don't expose themselves to other cultures so I ended up having a more liberal mindset
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Should individual success be prioritized over collective well-being, or is there a middle ground?
@9H6FTNCProgressive2yrs2Y
If an individual earned his success, his success is not for everyone.
@9H9J6LGIndependent2yrs2Y
Individual success is useful and sometimes necessary to raise collective well-being
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
I would argue that, at a certain point, individual success is simply detrimental to collective well-being, and thus why individualist systems are anti-societal.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
When making new friends or acquaintances, how important is it that they share your views on personal freedoms?
@9HZDN7N2yrs2Y
My friends political views are not important to me, so long as they are otherwise good people.
@9HZDHB92yrs2Y
i say to a certain extent they don't have to have all the same views as me
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
They can have different views as long as they aren't like an activist or anything
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can art and media influence our understanding of freedom, and has any piece changed your views?
@9HGH4G2Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
yes, everything we see and hear affects us but i wouldn't say i could pinpoint. a specific article or message that entirely influenced my view.
yes it can once learning about issues from both sides my opinion has changed
@9HGJ8XDWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
I think it can, especially if someone doesn't understand or is debating on something, a person can change an steer someone in a specific direction
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you explain the importance of freedom of speech to someone who doesn't value it?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In what ways do you believe education shapes a person's understanding of their own freedoms?
@9J52YCSWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
If people are more educated in this topic, then they can better understand their rights.
@9J52XP42yrs2Y
It is essential to shape our views because it works towards discovering truth rather than passing on ideologies.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you balance freedom of expression with preventing the spread of harmful misinformation?
@9KWK7H42yrs2Y
Freedom of expression is an important right that enable people to express their opinions and values. Although, harmful misinformation, prejudice and hate speech does not belong in the public sphere and should be considered an act of crime. Harmful expressions should not be considered a part of liberalism and freedom of speech.
@9KSB3KH2yrs2Y
You get multiple peoples point of views on the subject.
@B4TMXLT 5mos5MO
Anytime someone says something false they should be allowed to actually say it, but there should be a note pointing out inaccurate information with sources.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you believe that some government restrictions on personal liberties can be justified if they promote social equality?
@9H4RM862yrs2Y
No because making restrictions on personal liberties does not promote social equality.
@9H4QF7H2yrs2Y
No, the government should not restrict the personal liberties of citizens.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
No, government restrictions should be to promote respect for traditional morals, not social equality
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How might your day-to-day life change if there were more or fewer restrictions on personal behavior?
@9HPGYHX2yrs2Y
if there were a change in restrictions on personal behavior it would change a lot but i need more detail to give a better answer like what the restrictions are and if there are more or fewer. the question is too broad
@9HPGYNL2yrs2Y
It is entirely in the individual's self-interest to cooperate.23 In sum, liberalism's ends are life and property,Because liberalism acknowledged the dignity of the common person, it tapped humanity's creativity, ingenuity and productive
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Should the pursuit of individual freedom always be supported, even if it goes against traditional societal norms?
@9H7H5JD2yrs2Y
Yes, because people deserve to have the possibility to gain individual freedom. Bing the person that they want to be should be accepted and expressed as a social norm. People should have the possibility and feel that they can express themselves without prejudice.
@9H7H5422yrs2Y
Most of the time, unless is endangers themselves or others.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
Not if it involves gay marriage or gender transitioning
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you could create one new right to improve society, what would it be and why?
@9HHNBKT2yrs2Y
if i could create one new right to improve society if would b e to give women the right to do what they want with their own body. The fact that there are people in charge telling women we are not allowed birth control or plan bs or not allowed the right to have an abortion even if said female does not want or baby or even the sexual interaction. most of thoes people who set thoes rules are men and they should be the last people we let decide what to do with womens bodies.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
No one said you're not allowed to have birth control. It's just that we don't want to pay for it with our taxes, so buy your own if you really want birth control so bad you *****
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In a scenario where public safety and individual freedoms are at odds, how would you decide what takes precedence?
@9HHMHPR2yrs2Y
Individual freedoms are important but if it's endangering the public, public safety should be taken more seriously.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does the environment we grow up in shape our views toward personal liberties and rights?
@9HZPSSX2yrs2Y
If you are born into a sphere where you have fought for everything then you would be inclined to fight for your liberties more and want more of them. Whereas if you were born wealthy or priviledged your liberties wuldn't be as important to you.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have you ever changed an opinion because of someone else's freedom of speech, and what was it?
@9HHM7NYIndependent2yrs2Y
This will never happen as long as mainstream media continues to lie to the public to try and sway or brainwash people
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you believe everyone has an equal opportunity to exercise their rights, and if not, what obstacles exist?
@9HHMFN62yrs2Y
Yes, I believe that people should be entitled to liberalism because it follows the traditional rules of the Constitution and Bill Of Rights.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you reconcile the desire for personal freedom with the need for environmental protection?
@9JKTD4G 2yrs2Y
I think that you could use your personal freedom rights and opinions to come up with ideas or convince citizens and the government to protect the environment, because if the environment ain't around then you ain't neither.
@9JKSGBJ2yrs2Y
I think that having personal freedom is very important and as for the environment I as well think its important to keep up with the protection of our nature.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have you ever had to reconsider your belief or stance on an issue due to its impact on the freedoms of others?
@9HZPPVL2yrs2Y
no i dont think it does there is some rules when if comes to human saftey.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you think your life would be different if you had more say in the laws that affect you?
@9L4RD2MRepublican1yr1Y
I think my environment would be dangerous because many people have crazy ideas these days, and don't think morally.
@9L4RC3P1yr1Y
I think we elect officals that share the same values as us
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How can we ensure that the quest for social justice doesn't infringe upon the liberties of others?
@9HDJMYHIndependence2yrs2Y
We cant ensure that the quest for social justice doesn't infringe upon the liberties of others.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How might youth today redefine the concept of freedom for future generations?
@9LCMC351yr1Y
I feel like freedom right now is more like freedom for those who are wealthy. They have the financial freedom to not rely on government aid to scrape by on a weekly basis. The especially rich are the ones that have most of the power and freedom over the population. In the future, this system may be abolished and rather than biased freedom, we will have more equal freedoms.
@9LCM33K1yr1Y
an emphasis on freedom of choice for the individual
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can privacy still be maintained in an age where information is so freely available?
@9JT49732yrs2Y
In believe it can because unless you committed a crime, or are a big part of social media. No one can really find you. If you don’t have online accounts, then you don’t have a digital footprint for anyone to follow.
No because anyone can look up anything about anyone
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have you ever felt you had to fight for a right you believed was fundamental, and what did that struggle teach you?
@9HHR4J82yrs2Y
All of my life i have been fighting to prove my name I have been judge because of my race but i have fought through it
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How has a volunteer or community service experience impacted your view on the collective good versus individual rights?
@9J3H8PN 2yrs2Y
Individual rights should always extend until they limit someone else’s right to do so
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have personal liberties influenced your choice of hobbies or interests, and if so, how?
@9HZNHWS2yrs2Y
Yes and no like if l like something and l start doing it more then it becomes a hobbie but sometimes if it seems strage l might quit based on the other perspectives
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What role should empathy play when considering the rights and freedoms of others in our decisions?
Empathy is something most if not all of us lack to a certain degree. We can sympathize with some groups or some ideals but there also some things we absolutely cannot sympathize with. That's just human nature and influence of society at play. But considering our governmental standards towards empathy, we always so be keeping in mind the rights and freedoms for everyone. The more selfish we get the worse off we are when it comes to compromising. And often times we can't compromise because we rely on extreme values (either liberal or conservatives doesn't matter which) If we want to be empathetic, it's time to really have a bi-partisan government and start thinking of the people and not just "the people" you want to acknowledge or simply not acknowledge.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In a liberal society, how should we address the concerns of those who feel their freedoms are being limited?
@9HDLPMF2yrs2Y
they can protest about it a long as they don't distrupt other people or communities.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Is it possible for economic freedom and social equality to coexist perfectly, and what might be the challenges?
@9HF3NLX2yrs2Y
I think that liberalism should coexist because we as a community and people should be able to have equal rights in everything.
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