Personal Narrative: My Utopia

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It has been rumored not a single city exists that shows no smudges of war, crime, or hate. Though this may be true, I have imagined what a city may be like if it were true. My Utopia is not a perfect place, but it is a place where people are well off and happy. There are many challenges my Utopians avoid by the way the society is run. The people of the society each look to a higher power and have hope in something past this life, thus making their happiness and kindness immeasurable; the government has found the perfect balance of control, and the education is highly valued, encouraged, and free. Does living here sound like a dream come true, or is this dream too good to be true?

The people in the society share very similar values and beliefs. They vary in cultures, but all share the common belief that all men are created equally, and they are accepting of all. Life is centered on the family, and all believe in living a good life to fulfill their mortal purpose. Citizens work together to help provide the best for all in the community. Utopians have hope in something beyond earth life, and learn about kindness and service in school. Service is encouraged and rewarded. All members of the society are provided for, but only to an extent. They are all given opportunities to better their lives. If one chooses to dismiss these opportunities, then they will no
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Not one single person holds the power, this way one cannot abuse power and become too strong and restrictive. Nevertheless, there are designated persons to help ensure the laws are followed. Laws are strongly enforced when broken; however, this is quite uncommon. If you make a rule for yourself, are you more likely to follow it? The people in the society have formed all the laws, and chosen the consequences to these laws themselves. Because they have chosen all the laws, they know their limits and they agree with the rules that are set for

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