It’s on Us to Choose How to Use Our Freedom
The article discusses the significance of the 250th anniversaries of the American Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations.' It emphasizes the importance of economic and political freedom in fostering prosperity and innovation. The author argues that technology's impact depends on how individuals choose to use it, highlighting the need for moral responsibility in the face of change.
- ▪The American Declaration of Independence and 'The Wealth of Nations' were both published in 1776, marking significant milestones in political and economic freedom.
- ▪Adam Smith's principles advocate for free markets and individual responsibility as keys to societal prosperity.
- ▪The article warns that technology can be both beneficial and harmful, depending on human choices and moral considerations.
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Home – Political Commentary & Opinion – It’s on Us to Choose How to Use Our Freedom opinion It’s on Us to Choose How to Use Our Freedom Star Parker • May 30, 2026 Print (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); Coincident with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence is the 250th anniversary of the publication of “The Wealth of Nations.” The full title of Scotsman Adam Smith’s book,…
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