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Chinese	zi you	self, private, personal, natural; cause, means, instrument, source, motive; from, by by way of, through
French	la liberte	possibility of acting, thinking and expressing oneself according to one's won choices; state of mind of a person who is not dominated by fear, prejudices, pain or embarrassment
German	freiheit	liberty, freedom, privilege, immunity
Spanish	libertad	liberty, freedom, independence

What are the freedoms you enjoy the most? Are there any limitations on these freedoms? What responsibilities accompany freedom? How do you define social justice? Have you ever been made to feel unequal to someone? Why do people do that to others? How can the Golden Rule be applied? Which freedoms are most essential for happiness in your life? For the common good of your community? Where does complete freedom end? What things should be controlled by law? What kinds of injustice infringe upon the basic human rights of people around the world? In America? Where is equality an issue in school? In the community?

SOCIAL JUSTICE Justice is a big subject, one of the biggest. Fairness starts with small things. If we treat concerns about being treated fairly with respect, you will have the foundation you need to extend the same kind of respect to others. It's a big leap from the subject of rights within the home to the rights of people around the world, but with work, we can build a world "with justice for all" and we can work on social justice together. This is one of our most important human challenges.

EQUALITY As children you will grow up to share the world with people of different beliefs, colors, and customs. An atmosphere of kindness, consideration, and tolerance for individual differences within your family will prepare you to respect the rights and needs of others. As you mature, we hope you will recognize the humanity within every person you meet. No matter what our differences, as humans we all share the same essential dreams and desires. We hope you will discover we are more alike than different in our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. As you move into the larger world, and honor others out of a basic respect for individual worth and dignity, you can expect to be so honored in return. Growing up in an atmosphere in which kind actions and active concern are a part of everyday life paves the way for you to practice respect and tolerance of others in your lives. Down through the ages, the great teachers of all the world's religions have agreed that it is through small, everyday acts of kindness that we make our mark in the school of life.

HARRIET TUBMAN (1821-1913) She was born a slave in the small village of Bucktown in Dorchester County, Maryland. Early in life she witnessed the injustice and terrible inhumanity of slavery. she endured many beatings and many long hours of hard labor, and developed a rebellious nature. She was seriously injured when she tried to help a slave escape; she was near death for months and never completely recovered. In 1849, no longer able to endure slavery, she simply left for the north one night with two of her brothers. Her brothers turned back, but she continued to Pennsylvania, where she quickly became involved in the Underground Railroad, an elaborate network of routes, guides, and hiding places that moved slaves to freedom in the north. She became one of the most active "conductors," and earned the name Moses. In spite of a reward of $40,000 for her capture, she helped at least 300 slaves reach freedom. She worked as a cook and a spy during the Civil War and continued working for human rights well into her eighties, appearing on the same platform as Susan B. Anthony. When she finally received a government pension, she used the money to find homes for the needy; she was still serving others when she died at age 93.