Should societies prioritize freedom over security?

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Selected thesis

Societies should prioritise freedom over security.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Attempts to make people safer can backfire.

  • Pro claim 2

    Freedom to live as one wishes is necessary to be happy.

  • Con claim 1

    Prioritizing freedom over security may make people forget the needs of others.

  • Con claim 2

    Without a sense of security, people may be too scared to truly enjoy life.