December 10th should be the most important day every year for anyone on earth desiring maximum freedom and security. Dec 10th is the annual anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Riths. [Most people might say these are Unalienable God given rights?]
My question to ChatGPT on this day...December 10, 2024: "In order to maximize freedom and security within the United States how would the Sharon statement written September 11, 1960 best be amended?"
The Sharon Statement, written in 1960 by the Young Americans for Freedom, provides a conservative ideological framework. To maximize freedom and security in today’s United States—while aligning with the realities of interdependence and the need for sustainable systems—amendments would need to integrate modern priorities, including the recognition of global interconnectedness, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Their original statement can be found here: https://yaf.org/news/we-as-young-conservatives-believe-the-sharon-statement-at-60/
Here’s how the Sharon Statement might be amended:
1. Recognition of Interdependence Original: “That liberty is
indivisible, and that political freedom cannot long exist without economic
freedom.”
Amended: “That liberty is indivisible, and that true
freedom requires recognition of our interdependence with one another and the
natural world. Political, economic, and environmental freedoms are inseparable
and must be sustained for all individuals and future generations.”
2. Sustainable Governance and Security Original: “That the Constitution
of the United States is the best arrangement yet devised for empowering
government to fulfill its proper role.”
Amended: “That the Constitution of the United States
provides a foundation for justice and freedom. However, governance must evolve
to address modern challenges—such as climate change, pandemics, and global
economic interdependence—through cooperative security, technological
innovation, and sustainable policies.”
3. Moral Responsibility and Social Equity Original: “That the market
economy is the single economic system compatible with the requirements of
personal freedom and constitutional government.”
Amended: “That a market economy, guided by principles
of equity, accountability, and environmental responsibility, best aligns with
personal freedom and constitutional governance. Ethical governance ensures that
economic systems serve all citizens, prioritizing fairness and sustainable
progress over unchecked growth.”
4. Promoting Freedom through Education and Truth Original: “That the forces of
international Communism are, at present, the greatest single threat to these
liberties.”
Amended: “That the greatest threats to liberty today
include disinformation, political polarization, unsustainable practices, and
erosion of self-evident truths. Education, media integrity, and civic
engagement must be strengthened to promote freedom, truth, and resilience
against modern threats.”
5. Global Responsibility and Cooperation Original: “That American foreign
policy must be judged by this criterion: does it serve the just interests of
the United States?”
Amended: “That American foreign policy must
prioritize cooperative leadership, human dignity, and shared security,
recognizing that our nation’s well-being is interconnected with global
stability and justice.”
Rationale for Amendments:
• Interdependence: Recognizing
that individual freedoms and national security cannot be achieved in isolation,
especially in a globally connected world.
• Sustainability: Addressing
climate and environmental realities to preserve long-term freedom and security.
• Social and Economic Equity:
Creating systems that empower all people and reduce inequality, strengthening
the social fabric and freedom for all.
• Modern Threats: Shifting
focus from Cold War-era concerns to today’s existential challenges, including
misinformation, climate crises, and biological threats.
• Global Leadership: Ensuring
the U.S. contributes positively to international peace and security.
This approach updates the Sharon Statement to remain
relevant and align with both the preservation of core freedoms and the need to
address 21st-century challenges. It reframes “freedom” and “security” as
interdependent outcomes achievable through sustainable, equitable, and
cooperative actions.
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men or women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must–at that moment–become the center of the universe.”—Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Speech
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