In a two- to three-paragraph essay, define in your own words the meaning of the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. in your response, make sure to address whether these rights apply to ideals or issues that are important in today’s world.

The right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness forms the basis of any modern society.

Regardless of a society being a democracy, a dictatorship or a theocracy, the idea that every man and woman, when born should be free to express themselves, be free to worship what religion they want, and have all the means to pursue their dreams, is a powerful message which holds true even today.

Of course there is an argument that there are obvious limits to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness and that all of these should be conducted within the bounds of national laws.

Social morality, State Laws, local culture can all put limits on what these mean.

If your pursuit of happiness is illegal? Does liberty mean you can smoke cannabis etc.

Generally, most liberal literature states that everyone has a right to all these IF and UNTIL your actions do not obstruct the rights of others.

Which brings back the argument to forming legal policies to make sure one person cannot hurt the other.

Whatever the arguments might be, most people will believe that every person does have the right to Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness.