As an Iraqi national and an American citizen, I possess a unique perspective when contrasting the two countries. Growing up in Iraq I experienced and witnessed different forms of oppression and injustice. At the age of four, my childhood was stipped from me. My father was threatened, my neighbor was kidnapped and killed, and a missile hit my elementary school during class periods. Life in America might not be perfect, but I’m grateful and thankful to be living in such a wonderful country.
The first important difference between the two countries is the education system. In America it's important to let children know that they can succeed in any career path they choose. In high school, students can select the elective courses that appeal …show more content…
Every 4 years (8 if the president is reelected) there is a change in the leadership of the United States. The American Anti-Corruption Act is model legislation that sets a standard for city, state and federal laws that prevent money from corrupting American government. It fundamentally reshapes the rules of American politics and restores the people as the most important stakeholders in the American political system. It aims to stop political bribery, end secret money, and give every voter a voice by creating citizen-funded elections. The American democracy isn’t perfect, but I’ll take it over the embarrassment that is the Iraqi government. Politicians in Iraq are money-hungry scums. It's astonishing, alarming, and concerning to see how many people are unemployed or living in poverty in one of the world's richest oil nations. An example of the corruption that has been overtaking Iraq for years is the fact that my siblings and I received our passports in 2007 illegally. Our father was in Jordan waiting to receive his visa, but he needed to be present in order for us to apply for passports. My mother paid an officer who worked at the passport agency $200 for each legal document. I did the thumb prints on my Iraqi passport inside a taxi
The first important difference between the two countries is the education system. In America it's important to let children know that they can succeed in any career path they choose. In high school, students can select the elective courses that appeal …show more content…
Every 4 years (8 if the president is reelected) there is a change in the leadership of the United States. The American Anti-Corruption Act is model legislation that sets a standard for city, state and federal laws that prevent money from corrupting American government. It fundamentally reshapes the rules of American politics and restores the people as the most important stakeholders in the American political system. It aims to stop political bribery, end secret money, and give every voter a voice by creating citizen-funded elections. The American democracy isn’t perfect, but I’ll take it over the embarrassment that is the Iraqi government. Politicians in Iraq are money-hungry scums. It's astonishing, alarming, and concerning to see how many people are unemployed or living in poverty in one of the world's richest oil nations. An example of the corruption that has been overtaking Iraq for years is the fact that my siblings and I received our passports in 2007 illegally. Our father was in Jordan waiting to receive his visa, but he needed to be present in order for us to apply for passports. My mother paid an officer who worked at the passport agency $200 for each legal document. I did the thumb prints on my Iraqi passport inside a taxi