Principles of a Free Society
For generations, the promise of liberty has been the measure of a healthy society. Yet in our time, the balance has been upset, governments expanding beyond their limits, corporations wielding influence greater than nations, and citizens often surrendering their voices for comfort or fear. The restoration of balance is not only possible, it is necessary. And it begins with principles.
1. The Principle of Sovereignty
True freedom rests on the recognition that each human being is sovereign, endowed with natural rights that do not depend on government permission. A society cannot remain free if it forgets that its citizens are not subjects.
2. The Principle of Limited Power
Any power not restrained will eventually corrupt. A free society demands that political authority be bound by law and answerable to the people. Balance is restored when leaders are reminded they are servants, not rulers.
3. The Principle of Community
Freedom is not isolation. A free society is held together by strong communities, families, and voluntary associations. Balance is restored when neighbors become allies rather than strangers.
4. The Principle of Responsibility
Liberty without responsibility collapses into chaos. A free people must…