Our Freedoms in Perspective : 9/27/10

     During this past week, I have reflected on our ideas of freedom.  We are lucky to be here, and to have this college experience.  An idea dawned on me during one of the concerts I attended this past week.  I asked myself two questions.  First, how many people can attend free music concerts in their spare time?  And, how many people have the option of doing so.

     Many people don't have the means or time to attend functions such as concerts.  Plus, many don't have the opportunity to do so. I consider having the time and option to attend any such function--like concerts, football games, or extracurricular activities--as an overlooked freedom.  I think we often forget that we have so many great opportunities given to us.  I count myself lucky to be in a place that gives me both the freedom to participate and the freedom of option.