The Pen IS Mightier than the Sword: Writing is a Mark of a Free Society

The power of the written word preserves, shares, and debates ideas, fostering an environment where liberty thrives and differing voices can be heard through written expression.

Wars can be fought, but if they aren't recorded in some medium, the accomplishments and spoils of war may be lost because people won't remember them. Archaeological findings show that ancient writings in pictographs, hieroglyphics, and cuneiform tablets reveal history and demonstrate the lasting power of writing across different civilizations and eras.

Why is writing so important and a mark of a free society?

• Writing challenges norms and advocates for justice, igniting social reform.

• Writing is an art, a form of therapy, and a way to express one's voice.

• Writing amplifies the voices of marginalized and disenfranchised people in society.

• Writing records history, shares knowledge, and pursues truth relentlessly.
  

Conclusion

It is our duty to write with responsibility, respect, and passion. We write not only to express and record our events and experiences, but also to connect with and inspire our audience.