Equality and Freedom Work Together In a Democracy. Coursework
Prompt from Professor:
Read the articles below and answer the questions that follow:
* Article #1: "Balancing Freedom and Equality in a Vibrant Democracy" by Schuyler Foerster
The link to this article is: http://www(dot)citizensproject(dot)org/2017/03/24/balancing-freedom-and-equality-in-a-vibrant-democracy/
* Article #2: "Liberty Vs. Equality: The debate America needs to be having" by Kendra Freeman
The link this article is: https://www(dot)theodysseyonline(dot)com/liberty-vs-equality
Question #1: Do either of the articles believe that equality and freedom are mutually exclusive or do they think equality and freedom work together in a democracy?
Question #2: What are the dangers of an imbalance either way - too much freedom or too much equality?
Question #3: What are some examples of freedom that you have had to relinquish in order to foster equality?
Question #4: Where do our two biggest political parties (Republicans and Democrats) stand on the issue of Freedom vs. Equality?
Assignment Guidelines:
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Freedom versus Equality
Equality and Freedom Work Together In a Democracy
Equality and freedom correctly work together in a democracy. The two are core values that necessitate democracy. Both, however, need proper control measures since they can override each other and consequently create tensions. For instance, in a free society where everyone is at liberty to amass wealth, the chances of inequality are high (Freeman). Also, in certain circumstances for equality demands certain limits to freedom. Liberty without restrain can impact negatively on other lives. For equality and freedom to progress in an ideal democracy, they
Dangers of an Imbalance - Too Much Freedom or Too Much Equality
Dangers of an Imbalance Either Way - Too Much Freedom or Too Much Equality
There are eminent imbalances of both freedom and equality. The stronger one of the values is, the weaker the other. Too much freedom can negate the gains made in a democracy to attain balance (Foerster). A society that there is too much freedom, there are high chances of those with undue natural advantages such as intelligence and wealth to be more progressive than others. These are inherent advantages that certain people in society have over others that cannot be limited. The result is an imbalanced society. Too ...
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