the freedom he fought for came at a price he never anticipated having to pay.
In my thoughts resonates the question posed by my contemporary Captain America, Major Colton – a query that haunts me: “Is this, indeed, what ‘freedom’ has become?
When Walls of Order Replace the Chaos of Freedom
Captain America’s viewpoint towards war and its consequences is shaped by his era. Originally, he was a man who slumbered in a turbulent world, where adversaries were distinctly identified and success meant eradicating them. His objective was straightforward: vanquish the fascists. However, today’s world presents a different picture. As David Colton puts it, the turmoil is now contained by global systems of order. America has evolved from a symbol of hope to a worldwide military presence, with numerous bases stationed globally. The commanding officers and troops on the ground serve as these “walls,” ensuring the world remains accountable, vigilant, and prepared to intervene when needed.
In stark contrast to the principles Steve Rogers upheld during World War II, this new situation poses a fundamental contradiction. He valued gaining insights from the local populace, who were being liberated alongside him and his team, to ensure his actions did not disrupt their community. To him, these citizens were not adversaries, even though they were under enemy rule; instead, they were innocent victims swept up in an international struggle that necessitated intervention from a powerful ally and the mightiest hero of the era, Captain America.
Today, American influence reaches far and wide, with satellites offering real-time space footage, giving an impression akin to live movies from Steve’s viewpoint. Globally, this is billed as ensuring security and freedom; however, it often feels more like control than genuine freedom. This is a stark reality that Steve Rogers confronts: the turbulence of authentic freedom has been swapped for the façade of success, and the safety provided by the military-industrial complex.
The Haunting Echoes of a Soldier’s Sacrifice
In contemplation of the transformed world, Captain America experiences a profound disquiet. He recognizes their triumph in the war and the significance of his actions. However, a nagging suspicion persists within him that something fundamentally amiss prevails. The sentiments of a soldier named Qasim, who had spent his entire life navigating civil conflicts and foreign invasions in the Middle East, echo Steve’s personal turmoil. Qasim explained to Major Colton that democracy is a protracted journey compared to violence. The swift military victory and the “freedom” derived from it were merely an “optical illusion of victory.” Consequently, Steve is gradually recognizing that the world he safeguarded remains shrouded in the terrors of war.
In Captain America #2, the author skillfully explores the character’s internal turmoil, prompting readers to ponder the essence of freedom. With a global military force always monitoring from above, is this freedom in truth, or merely a disguised form of control, a different type of order imposed upon disorder? Captain America grapples with the disquieting notion that the world he helped shape may not be the one he envisioned or desired. The decisions he made could have resulted in a world where “America is always watching and carries a big stick,” as Colton puts it; a world where the price of freedom is an unending erosion of privacy and independence. Now, this veteran from another era must grapple with a new interpretation of freedom, one that challenges his deep-rooted beliefs and leaves him doubting whether the triumph he secured was truly worth its cost.
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