David Michelson On Iraq

Instrumental Freedoms: Political Freedom

• Civil rights• Determine who should govern and on what

principles• Scrutinize and criticize authorities• Free press• Choose between parties

• Does this work in the US?

Instrumental Freedoms: Economic Facilities

• Opportunities to utilize resources for consumption, production, exchange

• Access to finance

• How have recent events affected this freedom in the US?

Instrumental Freedoms: Social Opportunities

• Education• Healthcare

• How would a lack in this area affect economic or political freedoms?

Instrumental Freedoms: Transparency

• Openness• Trust• Prevention of corruption, financial

irresponsibility

• What recent events have called this freedom into question in the US?

Instrumental Freedoms: Protective Security

• Unemployment benefits• Welfare• Famine and emergency relief

• What recent events have called illustrated problems with protective security in the US?