If you've been following the Republican presidential debates that have been happening recently, you're probably aware of some varying views among those running for office in 2012. Of those people, Senator Rick Santorum emphasizes that the United States was founded on and is based on morals. I like a select few of the candidates more than others, Santorum being one. In my opinion, he is correct on this particular view.

The freedom in America doesn't give one the right to do absolutely anthing he wishes to do. Morals and freedom are closely tied together. Otherwise, under an individual's own definition, he can and may do anything he wills to do. This includes practices deemed immoral by standards or even popular opinion such as lying, robbery, or murder.

Freedom is a great thing to have, and to be built upon, but there are limits to it. It doesn't mean there are no laws, which is where morals come in. I personally believe that morals are set by God. While you may have a differing view, the United States shouldn't lose the laws or ethics due to a disagreement among the people or in the name of 'freedom'. It was founded on a standard, and still runs by the Constitution (Or at least is supposed to). Everything can't be solved by government, and the country ought to remain independent, rather than tying in with another nation or nations.

Without good morals, prosperity and economic growth are greatly inhibited. America was once great, and can be, so long as it retains morality and freedom.