Blog Post #3: The 8 values of free expression

The 8 Values of Free Expression

The 8 values of free expression are very important in our modern day society. We use them throughout everyday life without even knowing it. It helps our country progress to building a stronger future, helping to give everyone their own voice and bringing people of all ethnicities together as one. 

One of the eight values that resonate with me is the check on governmental power. It is there to ensure that the people in power are to be held accountable. It acts as a safeguard from power, as it protects people's rights. People will rally together if the government tries to abuse their power. When people can discuss an issue freely, they are more likely to get up and take action. A time where we have used this value was the Watergate scandal, where it led to the president resigning from office for abusing his power. The media was able to expose this at the time. 

One of the values that I think is most important is Promoting innovation. This allows us to express our ideas and thoughts and be able to share them. There is no sensory when it comes to this, helping build our society, bringing people together and advance our technology. There will always be a competitive market for who is going to create the next new biggest thing.

    This is a good thing as it fuels people to keep coming up with ideas and bettering ourselves for our future. Also, this gives us the best technology and keeps us up with other countries as well. Companies are always trying to create the next big thing with that it keeps the market super competitive. This is what makes America the best at creating all this new type of technology. 

Participation in self-government advocates your right to decide who you want in the government. It helps promote local economic development, as well as social justice and helps build the city's infrastructure as well.  

Participation in Self-Government is one of the values that stick out most to me. Having the right to vote affects us in so many ways, such as local government, state government and even the country's government. At the end of the day, voting is a civil duty, we are all united as one and we all disagree and agree upon topics together.  Participating in Self-Government affects the regulation one in power may have. The people you elect in the office should demonstrate the priorities you agreed and based on your personal beliefs as well.  

 The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are also built upon the principles of self-government. This affects the power and regulation the government has over the people. When we vote these people in, we expect them to give us our natural rights and the protection of all citizens. 

 The 8 values of free expression create an environment where us as humans can conquer. Bring people of all ethnicities, race and religion together as one. As well as promoting the growth of our country to become one of the strongest and smartest nations in the world.