In this discussion, you will share your perspective on freedom and security and you will examine the perspectives of your classmates.

Reflect on the assigned readings for this week and the debate around freedom and security.

Assigned Readings:

Haynes, D. D. (2015, May). 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/

Kristof, N. D. (2002, September). Security and freedom. New York Times. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A91792952/AONE?u=umd_umuc&sid=AONE&xid=c33c27b9

Funk, A. & Linzer, I. (2020, March). How the coronavirus could trigger a backslide on freedom around the world. Washington Post. http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsgao&AN=edsgcl.617786992&site=eds-live&scope=site

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