https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8 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 2021-02-08 23:23:03 UTC 2025-09-26 19:33:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182680945 choice, opinion, speech, individual freedom at the expense of others]]> 2021-02-09 15:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182680945 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182685339 religious freedom, right to choose, right to speech, right to dress how you want, equal rights under the government. ]]> 2021-02-09 15:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182685339 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182685902 higher power, instability, the unknown, physical dangers]]> 2021-02-09 15:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182685902 gparker8989 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182704996 other people, violence, injustice, ]]> 2021-02-09 15:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182704996 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182711159 freedom to choose to do what you want 
- jobs, who you marry, where you go to school 
freedom of expression 
- being who you want to be 
- individuality 
freedom to practice your religion 


]]> 2021-02-09 15:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182711159 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182715054 - historically people have sacrificed their safety for their freedoms and rights, an example being the civil war
- People were avoiding quarantine to go out and party when they are compromising their health and the safety of others
- During this past year people have put their lives on the line to fight for the BLM movement through going to protests despite the treat of tear gas, and police brutality]]> 2021-02-09 15:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182715054 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182722803  other people, inequality, unfair persecution, violence, bad living conditions, disease.]]> 2021-02-09 15:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182722803 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182758317 -expression
-equality
-choice]]> 2021-02-09 15:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182758317 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182758408 seek safety from tyrannic rulers 

safe from violence
judicial systems uphold laws 

safe from injustice and discrimination 

financial security 

]]> 2021-02-09 15:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182758408 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182763303 -persecution
-harm
-financial
-safety from risk]]> 2021-02-09 15:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/qdi3tflrj0w1q9i8/wish/1182763303