I grew-up during the “70s”, in a time when the federal government had little to no impact on the daily lives of individuals. During that time, if a person was …show more content…
I define a “successful life” as having the ability to be self-dependent. I remember welfare and food-stamps from back in the “70s” and if a person was dependent on these types of government assistance to live, they did not live very comfortably. Most that received welfare were ashamed of it and worked very hard to remove themselves from …show more content…
I am concerned about this because it seems to be very clear to me. I am truly concerned about this because I have two wonderful boys that I want to see have the opportunity for a productive, successful, and self-dependent life. Political extremism is on the rise in this country and if it is not controlled it will be the end of a capitalist and free market America. The model of the American Dream is still clinging to life even amidst a recession that simply will not go away. I choose to write on this topic because it is something that I know, that I have experienced, and that I