"Let Freedom Ring"

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Sean Hannity's "Let Freedom Ring" aims to condemn the liberal mindset by assigning responsibility for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to what Hannity believes to be liberal policies. The paper examines how, according to Hannity, winning "the war on terror" must be done at all costs in order to preserve the "blessings of liberty" handed down by our forefathers. It explains how the book uses the events of September 11 to justify conservative views while condemning liberal ideals. It also discusses Hannity's argument, which is not straightforward and strict in the logical sense; instead, he seems to take the opportunity to discuss, in depth, many other political matters utterly unrelated to his overall point. It points out that defense of the United States from terrorists is his primary topic; however, he often strays into lengthy discourses concerning abortion and tax breaks.

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"From the onset Hannity reveals where his philosophical foundations rest: "I believe in the American dream, the American ideal, the unique American culture, and traditional American values. Indeed, my core political beliefs my conservative ideals are grounded in my respect for the traditions that make up America's foundation." (Hannity 2). Obviously, many people would take issue with these core beliefs possessed by Hannity; specifically, many people feel that the idea of the American dream is a complete fallacy in today's world, and in fact, that many upward obstacles are deliberately in place within the American infrastructure; yet, Hannity grants these notions no credence. Additionally, Hannity's preference for the founding and pervading traditions within American culture cause him to reach many conclusions that someone more open to newer and more varied traditions would never accept. Basically, by identifying these central values and doing little to justify them, Hannity reveals his particular conservative ideology: he believes Americans are free because he does, and he believes in the preservation of traditional values because they were here first. Logically, the first premise is completely invalid, and the second is highly questionable. All together, if the reader happens to disagree with either one of these notions, they are in for a rough ride within the pages of Let Freedom Ring."

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