Freedom is the ability for an individual to act or to think in anyway that he or she chooses without the fear of negative consequences. Being free is one of the most important abilities that a human being can possibly have. When it comes down to it, it is difficult for some individuals to exercise their freedoms. For example, there are many people that identify themselves as either gay or lesbian. Under the law, those individuals are free to get married and express their inner selves in anyway that they decide to; however, there are some people who will judge and criticize them for being gay or lesbian. This sometimes causes people to hide their beliefs and feelings because they live in the fear of being judged. That hinders their ability