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This analysis examines the concept of instrumental freedoms as essential components of democracy and governance. It discusses political freedoms such as the right to choose leaders and criticize authorities, economic freedoms relating to access to resources and finance, and social opportunities encompassing education and healthcare. It also addresses transparency and security issues, exploring how recent events in the US have challenged these freedoms. Understanding the relationship between these freedoms in governance is critical for fostering a responsible and resilient society.
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Instrumental Freedoms: Political Freedom • Civil rights • Determine who should govern and on what principles • Scrutinize and criticize authorities • Free press • Choose between parties • Does this work in the US?
Instrumental Freedoms: Economic Facilities • Opportunities to utilize resources for consumption, production, exchange • Access to finance • How have recent events affected this freedom in the US?
Instrumental Freedoms: Social Opportunities • Education • Healthcare • How would a lack in this area affect economic or political freedoms?
Instrumental Freedoms: Transparency • Openness • Trust • Prevention of corruption, financial irresponsibility • What recent events have called this freedom into question in the US?
Instrumental Freedoms: Protective Security • Unemployment benefits • Welfare • Famine and emergency relief • What recent events have called illustrated problems with protective security in the US?