Opinion essay

CAROLINA ESCALLÓN
OPINION ESSAY

The concept of freedom is very relative, not only to the person itself, but also to the time, place, culture and customs in which the person is located. Freedom is a concept that has changed over the years but it is actually the basic concept that has changed in various ways, the concept or idea of freedom in people is the ability to do, think or act in a manner as you want without boundaries or barriers. It is believed that freedom is not this; it is much deeper than simply doing what we want no matter to what extent can affect our actions, supposedly free, to the other. If you really want freedom you must respect the liberty of others.

Today, some people seek their freedom by taking away the freedom to others, taking them away from their families, exposing them to serious illnesses, a change of climate, hunger and many more negative factors of which show that only think about their own freedom. The kidnappers of the FARC want either freedom of expression, political and opinion among others, require this, but you take away the freedom of being able to live in peace.

Unfortunately, not only these people enough for them to take away this kind of freedom they reach the point of take away the freedom to live, and kill them in the worst ways, after death, they do not respect the bodies so they do not mind passing over them. This group of the FARC removed the freedom not only to kidnap and kill, also moving families from their homes.

Normally it is believed that the rules imposed on societies that are subtracted or limiting our freedom, but is quite the contrary, the rules, constitutions, norms, etc.. are those that allow our freedom because without them our society would be a total chaos and we can not act freely but would continue to act erratically without a guide. It is ideal to comply with these standards that allow our coexistence of communities that comprise our society, in this way we would have the necessary freedom.


If we demand freedom we must not remove anyone or take precedence over the freedom of others. Freedom, seen from any point of view must be respected in the same manner as was required. The worst that can happen to human beings are losing their freedom.