Life, Liberty, and the "Pursuit"

One of the first things that comes to mind when approaching the subject of our constitution-granted natural rights is the oft repeated word "Freedom." While highly overused and overgeneralized, it still is the best way to describe our system. We have the 'freedom' to pursue almost any career or activity we want as long as it doesn't do direct harm to others. Freedom can be used to describe many aspects of our Democracy, but to me it means that we are granted options in our lifetime. We are provided with the option to continue schooling beyond high school, the option to drop out and work as a car salesman, the option to take your G.E. test and become a licensed alligator handler. Whatever option you decide to pursue, the government will generally protect your right to do so as long as it doesn't infringe on the rights and wellbeing of others. That is essential to the pursuit of happiness; the liberty to choose your own path in life.