I thought that for my "extra" post of the week, I'd put up my "What Freedom Means to Me" object and the paragraph I wrote since we didn't get to see everyone's or read everyone's paragraphs.
Cameras come in a variety of ways, whether they are plastic and disposable, expensive and complicated, or average yet functional. Almost everyone these days owns a camera in one form or another to capture images of everyday life, travel sites, and special occasions. Even the most simple of cell phones now have cameras on them. While people may take numerous pictures of whatever they so desire, it often goes unnoticed that Americans even have the freedom to take photos in public places and display them however or wherever they want, such as in blogs or on social websites like Facebook or Myspace. It is important to realize that people in other countries do not always have this freedom. Also, the idea of displaying pictures online, on walls, or elsewhere goes along with the freedom of speech. People can make statements and convey ideas through images, whether they are trying to raise awareness for something or document a certain event. For example, Norman Rockwell communicated ideas with his Four Freedoms posters. It is said that “ a picture is worth a thousand words,” and images can have a powerful impact on how one thinks of something or someone. Simply put, a camera is a good representation of the fact that in the United States, everyone has the freedom to photograph in a public place and use those photos to tell a story and express their thoughts in a visual way.
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