WHERE DO YOU STAND?
- Kenneth Wolin
- Dec 23
- 12 min read
Personal Freedom
To what extent should the government be able to limit individual freedoms, such as free speech, for the sake of public safety or national security?
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Total Limit No Limit
In our society today how much of our “true freedom” is threatened?
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None All
In our society today, should there be any limitations on how the press and media can report in a healthy democracy?
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Total Limitation No Limitations
In our society today, individuals have a right to privacy, but should there be a line drawn between individual privacy and government surveillance?
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Total Surveillance Total Privacy
5. How important is the right to peacefully assemble and protest, even if the views being expressed are unpopular and controversial?
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No Right Total Right
Do you believe that individuals should have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies and health without any government interference?
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No Freedom Total Freedom
With regard to individual responsibility and personal freedom, do individuals have a duty to consider the impact of their actions on others?
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No Yes
Economic Freedom
Are property rights protected and enforced effectively?
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Yes No
Is the judicial system fair and effective?
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Yes No
Is there government integrity and a lack of corruption?
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Yes No
What is the level of government spending and tax burden?
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To High To Low
Considering the establishing and running of a business, considering licensing and procedures, is it free to start a business?
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Yes No
Considering labor rights, employment opportunities and wage regulations, what is the level of labor freedom?
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High Low
Considering the impact of tariffs and trade barriers on imports and exports, as well as the freedom to invest, is it free to trade and invest with other countries?
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No Yes
Environmental Freedom
Does our use of energy impact the environment?
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Yes No
Do you feel that the general changing of our weather patterns is affecting you or going to affect you personally?
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No Yes
Is the expansion of clean, renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, more or less important to you over the expansion of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal and gas?
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Fossil Fuels Clean Renewable
Who is more responsible for tackling climate change, corporations and governments or individuals?
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Individuals Government, Corporations
Have you ever taken, or do you regularly take any action out of concern for the environment?
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Never Always
Can people reduce their impact on the environment, by reducing their own environmental footprint and their knowledge of a concept like carbon footprint reduction?
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No Yes
Can people communicate to others the importance of energy conservation?
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No Yes
Where Do You Stand?
In the Personal Freedom section add up the seven scores: ___________ (Total must be 1-49)
Divide by Seven Divide by 7
This is your PERSONAL FREEDOM SCORE: ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
In the Economic Freedom section add up the seven scores: ____________ (Total must be 7-49)
Divide by Seven Divide by 7
This is your ECONOMIC FREEDOM SCORE: ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
In the Environmental Freedom section add up the seven scores: __________ (Total must be 1-49)
Divide by Seven Divide by 7
This is your ENVIRONMENTAL FREEDOM SCORE: ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
From Above:
Copy your PERSONAL FREEDOM SCORE: ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
Copy your ECONOMIC FREEDOM SCORE: ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
Copy your ENVIRONMENTAL FREEDOM SCORE: ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
Add Your Three Scores ____________ (Must be 3-21)
Divide your Total Score by 3 (Your Overall Score) ____________ (Must be 1 to 7)
Based on the lower chart scores determine your score for each freedom
Personal Freedom Score | Economic Freedom Score | Environment Freedom Score | |
Extreme Liberal | |||
Leaning Liberal | |||
Moderate Liberal | |||
Centrist | |||
Moderate Conservative | |||
Leaning Conservative | |||
Extreme Conservative | |||
Your Overall Score |
Where You Stand | Score Range | National Statistics | |
Extreme Liberal | 5.01 | 7.00 | Anarchist 11% of the population |
Leaning Liberal | 4.68 | 5.00 | Progressive - Big Gov’t 16% of the population |
Moderate Liberal | 4.48 | 4.67 | Moderate Democrat 7% of the population |
Centrist | 3.53 | 4.47 | Balanced Government 32% of the population |
Moderate Conservative | 3.33 | 3.52 | Moderate Republican 7% of the population |
Leaning Conservative | 3.00 | 3.32 | Libertarian - Small Gov’t 16% of the population |
Extreme Conservative | 1.00 | 2.99 | Authoritarian 11% of the population |
Your Overall Score | I consider myself a: | ||
My Score says I am: |
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