My Vision For America's Future

“We the People of the United States.” These 7 words created and unified a country unlike any the world had ever seen before. We live in a country founded on equality and opportunity. A country with a new future, in the hands of a generation that hasn’t even been named yet, with new needs, values and ideas. In school, we hear a lot about futures. We are advised on how to better our futures, and told of the people who did the same. We learn of the men who gave us our future, who wrote those fateful words, “We the People.” What we don’t hear about is the future of those who come next. I envision America’s future as a culture. A culture that we claim to hold but fail to achieve. A culture to be defined by acceptance and service. Those who have come before us had visions for our futures. They fought for their visions, and created the future that we are privileged to live today. Because of their sacrifices, the future we envision will not come with a fight of bloodshed. It will, however, come with a fight against prejudice and greed. A better future means a better mindset. My vision for America is a vision of acceptance and support. A culture that honors the values of our past and the developing tolerance of the present. …show more content…
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