Being an American means to be liberal and to stand up for what people believe in. Having the right to protest and fight for rights while taking pride in it is a major part of being an American. Having American pride is a title many citizens give themselves in replacement of the term “American.” Many people also reference the Pledge Of Allegiance when asking the complex question of what it means to be an American. Even though Americans have many opportunities to be successful, an American must almost always fight for their rights even though they are given to them by the constitution.
Americans can often be embodied into many groups, but only three specific groups focus on the the continuous fight that goes on in this country. Soldiers have to fight for themselves and their country many times. Both physically and emotionally, soldiers in the army hold a responsibility to America to put all of their efforts into fighting for rights and freedoms However, soldiers are not the only type of fighters, for all Americans must fight …show more content…
John McCain stated how American soldiers struggled for their basic freedoms by stating, “Sitting there, with his eyes almost shut from his beating, making another American flag” (13). Making an American flag in a foreign country is a dangerous, yet bold move. The fierce act lead to demonstrate how Americans will fight for themselves and soldiers will fight for their countries. Minorities as well had fought for their rights countless times and continue to do so. Many can relate to Kesaya Noda’s statement, “We have indeed been seen as other and alien since the early years of our arrival” (3). Even though they are Americans, minorities are still seen as outsiders and subhuman; deserving no rights. That does not change anything, for minorities and soldiers fight everyday, making them and all Americans
Americans can often be embodied into many groups, but only three specific groups focus on the the continuous fight that goes on in this country. Soldiers have to fight for themselves and their country many times. Both physically and emotionally, soldiers in the army hold a responsibility to America to put all of their efforts into fighting for rights and freedoms However, soldiers are not the only type of fighters, for all Americans must fight …show more content…
John McCain stated how American soldiers struggled for their basic freedoms by stating, “Sitting there, with his eyes almost shut from his beating, making another American flag” (13). Making an American flag in a foreign country is a dangerous, yet bold move. The fierce act lead to demonstrate how Americans will fight for themselves and soldiers will fight for their countries. Minorities as well had fought for their rights countless times and continue to do so. Many can relate to Kesaya Noda’s statement, “We have indeed been seen as other and alien since the early years of our arrival” (3). Even though they are Americans, minorities are still seen as outsiders and subhuman; deserving no rights. That does not change anything, for minorities and soldiers fight everyday, making them and all Americans