What is freedom in your own words?

The ability to go home and see a smiling face from your partner and children. The ability to apply for any job, the ability to walk freely in the meadows of your country. The ability to think and say whatever you want. Freedom is an interesting subject, as you can describe it in many ways. To me, Freedom is a privilege. A very special one. Not all of us get it, but the ones that do get it are very special individuals.  

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