Human Rights

Today in class, we watched a video involving human rights.  There are many countries around the world where people have limited or no rights.  I believe that that is unjust.  Every human being in this world deserves to have rights.  For example, everybody deserves to have freedom.  Everyone should each be able to do what they want in their life.  If they want to become a salesperson, they should be able to.  If they want to become a mechanic, they should be able to as well.  It is unjust for governments or other authorities to force people to be something they do not want to be.

Another right that everyone deserves is the right to a free education.  There are countries where not everybody has an equal opportunity for education.  For example, in some countries, women are not given the chance to be educated.  Without an education, a government can just rule over people, and the people would not be knowledgeable enough to know that it was unfair and unjust.  An education also helps people throughout their life.  They become more knowledgable about the world around them, and thus can make better decisions for themselves and their community.  Education is an important part of everyone’s life.

Everybody also deserves the right to freedom of expression.  People should be able to be who they want to be.  They should also be able to share their thoughts and beliefs without fear of being penalized.  If they are unhappy with their government, they should be able to express their beliefs and protest the government.  They should also be able to practice whatever religion they follow.  Freedom of expression allows for a better, more equal society.

There are certain rights that everyone in this world should have, but yet many people are left without.  We, in the United States, are very fortunate to have these rights, and we must hope that the countries that do not have these rights get them as well.