ReadingComp-Quiz-02 (Persuasion)

"Civil Liberties" emphasizes the liberty of the individual. In many other countries the importance of the individual has disappeared; the individual lives for the government. Here in a democracy, the government exists for the individual. Therefore, we have to constantly be watching, examining ourselves to be sure that we are preserving the civil liberties for all our people. This is the foundation of our democracy.

And so we know that here in this country, we have a grave responsibility. We are at peace. We have no reason for the fears which govern so many other peoples throughout the world. We have to guard the freedoms of democracy.

The purpose of this passage can best be described as ___________________.