n this discussion, you will share your perspective on freedom and security and you will examine the perspectives of your classmates.
Initial Post (due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday)
Reflect on the assigned readings for this week and the debate around freedom and security.
Assigned Readings:
Kristof, N. D. (2002, September 10). Security and freedom. New York Times. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A91792952/AONE?u=umd_umgc&sid=AONE&xid=c33c27b9
Haynes, D. D. (2015, May 14). Liberty vs. security: An old debate renewed in the age of terror. Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. http://archive.jsonline.com/news/opinion/liberty-vs-security-an-old-debate-renewed-in-the-age-of-terror-b99500066z1-303775951.html/
Funk, A. & Linzer, I. (2020, March 17). How the coronavirus could trigger a backslide on freedom around the world. Washington Post. https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/docview/2377836585?accountid=14580
Stanley, J. (2018, July 16). A pro-liberty case for gun restrictions. ACLU.
Then, write 2-3 paragraphs where you:
(1) identify the reading selection with which you most disagree and why
(2) outline and justify your perspective on whether freedom should ever be sacrificed for security
(3) explain how your core values affect your perspective on freedom and security
(4) demonstrate appropriate sentence boundaries, along with all of the grammar and writing skills covered in previous weeks
Peer Responses (first peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday; second peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday)
Respond to classmates whose perspective is different from your own. Here are a few things you might consider when writing your responses:
How are your perspectives different?
What do you think is the source of the differences between your and your classmate’s perspectives on freedom and security?
What insight have you gained from reading about your classmate’s perspective?
What insight might you offer your classmate regarding their perspective?
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