The term and concept of freedom is taken for granted by many, especially by we Americans. The cost of freedom may as well be the most "expensive" purchase to mankind. The primary cost of freedom is human life. These costs have existed and increased since the beginning of time.
The happenings of September 11, 2001 brought many Americans to realize how precious freedom actually is. We learned that freedom can be taken away from us over night. People may ask what is being taken for granted. The answer is everything. …
