Today is the 4th of july and on this day, I wish to write about the freedom associated with nanotechnology research. Last year, Professor Rao spoke at Bangalore Nano 2007, urging the government to provide greater freedom for research in nanotechnology. According to Wikipdeia, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration. I feel very fortunate to be living in the United States of America. Here, we celebrate freedom and independence on the 4th of July. Today is more than a national holiday. It is a reminder that we have the freedom to pursue research in areas that may improve this country and the rest of the world.