It could be, if people actually valued freedom (and the responsibility that comes with it).
Absolutely the land of the free. There are very very few things we cannot do, and those mostly involve infringing on other people's rights. The exceptions to this are there, but not enough to significantly affect our lives.
Hey Redress mark the time down, we almost agree on something.....:applaud
In 2012, the impossible happened.
Relative to most countries we are very free. However, compare it to our own history we have lost quite a bit of freedom. I went with the "kind of" because we are for the most part free. However, go to the airport and see how free you are with the TSA. Go to Middleborugh, Massachusetts and drop an "F" bomb. (You'll get fined $20)
Try to hold a protest around the president. Tell the people of Flint, Michigan they have a voice in their local government. (They do not because of Michigan's law of 'emergency managers' that can come in and take over a city indefinitely)
At the same time...we can travel throughout the country at will. We have a voluntary military. We enjoy basic freedoms.
What the hell does that mean?
I have visited over 100 countries in my lifetime and none are better then the USA by far.......It is definitely the country with the most freedom in the world.....
My country does not stop me from visiting any other country in the world, untill Americans can say the same I don`t think they can still claim to be the land of the free. Still compared to many countries the USA is very free.
I don't have a problem with my country not allowing to visit some 3rd world country because it is done to protect my safety
What the hell does that mean?
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
The Patriot Act comes to mind.