A person is able to better himself or herself in ways impossible to do in other countries when they live in America. Some people may not appreciate this, and I say that if they don 't, then they are not true Americans, and are squandering the great gift that they have received. Additionally, an American will extend this optimistic outlook for the future to people other than themselves. For years, America has welcomed immigrants with open arms, wanting to share our prosperity with all willing to make the journey to citizenship. Now, I won 't get into the current immigration situation, but the fact remains that sharing the American dream plays a vital role in our country 's past, present and…