6th period Remake of Mencken online discussion by Jennifer LaMonte https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2 Copy and paste your thesis underneath the appropriate place below. American essayist and social critic H. L. Mencken (1880-1956) wrote, “The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.” In a well-written essay, examine the extent to which Mencken’s observation applies to contemporary society, supporting your position with appropriate evidence. en-us 2020-10-19 17:39:41 UTC 2020-10-20 17:36:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60c.png ahnaliwisniewski https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899066 In today's contemporary society, people mostly prefer to be safe rather than free as Mencken  wrote, “The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.”]]> 2020-10-20 17:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899066 raimygamsby https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899154 Although safety is often chosen before freedom in modern society, it is not necessarily true that the average man actively turns down freedom, but rather that society pushes individuals along safer paths. 


]]> 2020-10-20 17:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899154 noahtorres04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899597 With the ever changing society that we all contemporarily live in, it’s difficult to apply any individual observation to just about anything societal, especially if it may seem outdated. H.L Mencken’s quote, however, is an exception to these contrasts.]]> 2020-10-20 17:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899597 An average men doesn’t want just freedom, they want to feel safe. No matter where they go or who they are with, they shouldnt have to be afraid and its sad to hear that till this day alot of people are afraid of going to certain places due to kidnapping, gangs, etc. jacquelineestrada https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899992 2020-10-20 17:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845899992 oliviareinsimar04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845900289 The American essayist and social critic H. L. Mencken’s quote about the ideals of the average man is a very truthful declaration because freedom means that everyone can do whatever they please, which puts people in danger.]]> 2020-10-20 17:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845900289 An average person doesn’t want a large number of rights but what they want is a need to feel safe in their own homes, towns, and country. m_fuentesdominguez04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845905947 2020-10-20 17:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845905947 Although the feeling of safety and security may allow comfort for some, freedom is the most comforting, as it allows you to live how you’d like without being under the authority of others. reeselarson04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845906022 2020-10-20 17:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845906022 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845906380 The essayist and social critic H.L wrote, "The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe." I agree with Mencken to a lesser extent. In other words, I agree with the fact that the average man prefers to yearn for safety over freedom.]]> 2020-10-20 17:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845906380 meaganmcconnehey04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845908022 Over the course of time many have pursued the want of freedom, however it is the unwavering want for safety that will continue into the future generations as it did for those in the past.]]> 2020-10-20 17:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845908022 Although Mencken is right to a degree- we will sacrifice a little freedom for greater safety, he neglects seeing our inherent desire to be free which is presented in the overwhelming amount of those putting themselves in harms way to earn freedom in the modern world . samuelnassiri https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845910510 2020-10-20 17:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845910510 Mencken made a great point by shortly explaining that one does not need more than the feeling of safety to be satisfied with life. As long as people can live their lives without constant fear, they won't feel the need freedom from society. nuvienortiz https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845919321 2020-10-20 17:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845919321 thesis isolanogonzalez04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845919665 Safety allows you to feel at ease without having to worry all the time it provides reassurance.People would rather give up their freedom than their safety.


]]> 2020-10-20 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845919665 As demonstrated by current events in todays society, the human species, if driven and determined enough, will put their values and beliefs of the principles of freedom above their own safety, where BLM protestors for human rights will put themselves at risk to send advocate for freedom, and anti-maskers will gather and risk their health to lobby for their rights. ethancastelazo04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845921220 2020-10-20 17:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845921220 Although, Mencken might be quick to say that people don’t want freedom at all, overall his claim that people prioritize safety over freedom and allow society to establish the extent of their liberties in exchange for a feeling of safety is incredibly reflective of today's society. juliatar04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845924228 2020-10-20 17:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845924228 Thesis dylan_dempsey03 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845930275 Despite the common stereotype of average person’s inability to challenge society or be free, many have desires to break through the norms that confine them. ]]> 2020-10-20 17:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845930275 Thesis mcpheemaddie https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845939064 This statement is truthful and applicable to society; however, the average person desires freedom, but most people would give some of their freedom for the security of safety if it were to be questioned.]]> 2020-10-20 17:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845939064 jesusmedina04 https://padlet.com/jlamonte/2yqa39cj3dzu8y2/wish/845942459 Safety is what all people want but you are not really safe if you are not free because if you give up freedom safety is not garented. 


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