Why is freedom so important in our country?

I think that freedom is what separates America from everywhere else because you can pretty much do whatever you want here. I think that we take that for granted sometimes because when you think about it, some places have it really bad. Really conservative cultures censor media or clothes or other freedoms we don't really think about here. Freedom allows our nation to grow as a culture and as a people. It influences the way we think and the way we express ourselves. Freedom is the basis of this country and is a relevant part of our lives.