https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb PROMPT: "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.” Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which freedom and safety are valued in contemporary society." In your groups, brainstorm ideas for your response to this prompt. What FREEDOMS do we seek? What do people seek SAFETY from? Each group should create a separate entry that lists 3+ SPECIFIC examples in each column (2 entries per group!). Please write your names at the top of your post so I can give your group credit for participating! en-us 2021-02-09 00:06:21 UTC 2021-02-09 18:22:48 UTC hello@padlet.com smoore3018 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183648216 facing bodily harm, such as being starved or beaten, emotional/mental turmoil caused by traumas, being held back and disappointed, ]]> 2021-02-09 17:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183648216 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183657311 Individual rights (Fredrik Douglass, BLM, civil rights movement), freedom of religion, freedom of oppression ]]> 2021-02-09 17:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183657311 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183658893 Frederick Douglas escaping from slavery ]]> 2021-02-09 17:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183658893 smoore3018 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183672519 the freedoms to seek validation from monetary desires, the freedoms to grow beyond one's origins. the freedom to explore and grow. the freedoms to express oneself and be who one wants to be without being impeded, something something 1984]]> 2021-02-09 17:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183672519 golinger5345 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183677589 Safety from unequal treatment, physical/mental/emotional harm, pain/discomfort, economic insecurity, Jean-Jacques Rousseau in "The Social Contract" established the idea that citizens give up some of their rights in exchange for protection by the government.]]> 2021-02-09 17:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183677589 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183678221 Safety from violence within a community and your country, safety from discrimination, health safety ]]> 2021-02-09 17:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183678221 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183685446 Settling for a more financially stable job instead of pursuing a job you are more passionate about.]]> 2021-02-09 17:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183685446 golinger5345 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183687632 Freedom from unnecessary restrictions, oppression, financial trouble, ignorance, pain, harm]]> 2021-02-09 17:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183687632 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183689411 2021-02-09 17:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183689411 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183703346 being kept safe from terrorism, safe from having your identity stolen, safe from violence and crime.

]]> 2021-02-09 17:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183703346 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183721630 -Freedom of speech.
-Freedom from doubt, thinking that's conducive to personal growth.
-Freedom from oppression
-Freedom from social norms, stigma, stereotypes, judgment.

]]> 2021-02-09 18:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183721630 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183751913 -Safety from physical harm.
-Safety from disease.
-Safety from failure/expectations.]]> 2021-02-09 18:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/aqb9spzs57f3jcqb/wish/1183751913