https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/nj11rejjpf2vc2yr 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 00:08:54 UTC 2025-09-26 16:21:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/nj11rejjpf2vc2yr/wish/1184131502 Religious]]> 2021-02-09 19:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/nj11rejjpf2vc2yr/wish/1184131502 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/nj11rejjpf2vc2yr/wish/1184135672 - religion
- economic reasons
-healthcare

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Individual Rights
Education
Expression]]> 2021-02-09 19:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/nj11rejjpf2vc2yr/wish/1184142971 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/nj11rejjpf2vc2yr/wish/1184149324 - enemies (other countries)
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Financial problems 
Discrimination 
Abuse of power 
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Ability to protest 
Education
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- equal/civil  rights
  - voting
  - education 
- privacy
- speech/protest
- Healthcare 

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Religion
Speech
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- criminals
- violence 
- injustice

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Violence
Mental/verbal abuse
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criminals
abuse of power

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