Position Paper

Liberalism is the collection of ideologies committed to the principle of the dignity and freedom

of the individual as the foundation of society and has respect for the sovereignty for the reasoning of

the individuals. It emphasizes the individuals to be aware and protect their rights and freedoms and

allows them to present their opinions if they feel they are being threatened. The source presented to us

is explaining that government leaders or individuals who have secured their liberty should guard their

opposition and help them protect their freedom to avoid becoming a target of the enemy if things fall

through. “What he does to others will be done to him” is a saying that helps us to understand the

underlying theme of the quotation in the source. The source respects the dignity of every individual and

recognizes and protects the rights and freedoms of the citizens. We should embrace the perspective

reflected in the source and become aware of the point they are trying to portray. It can be a very good

lesson so we can prevent repeating events that have happened in history and can keep peace between

people of different societies.

If the leaders/ individuals do if they want to avoid an event similar to the one they inflicted on

their enemies will occur to them as well don’t protect the rights of others they cannot expect their rights

to be respected in return.