In the blog titled, “Making the Future Better, Together” written by Eboo Patel, he explores why the US cherishes its diversity. Initially, Patel starts off his blog by quoting George Washington’s response to Mose Sessius on whether him and his Jews would be safe in the US, “The Government of the United States.... gives bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, require only that whey who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens” (13-15). Patel’s response is reinforcing the idea, that any race or religion is allowed to enter the country, and also that they will be treated equally to others. An examination of the quote, highlights that America cherishes diversity because it is concluding that diversity “defines the essence of
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“Washington wanted America to stand for something different: not the old idea that we are apart, but the high hope that people from the four corners of the earth could do remarkable things together, even build a relationship and service to common good” (Patel 39), the quote defines Patel’s vision for America because the quote stated how the US is better with its diversity. In the quote Patel emphasizes, that diversity is something that makes America what it is because he states how everyone can do unimaginable things together. “When you build bridges that show we are better together you lower the barriers that make people believe we are better apart.” (89). By advising the Freshman Class of George Washington’s Universtiy, Patel clarifies how everyone is equal no matter their differences, by stating how many different races could build a bridge and it wouldn’t matter who they are or what color they are, the importance is what they could build. When Patel uses the words of advice for the Freshman Class at George Washington University, he reminds us that the diversity in our nation has us become one and improves our country’s image of unity. “No matter the tensions and conflicts in the lands from which they
“Washington wanted America to stand for something different: not the old idea that we are apart, but the high hope that people from the four corners of the earth could do remarkable things together, even build a relationship and service to common good” (Patel 39), the quote defines Patel’s vision for America because the quote stated how the US is better with its diversity. In the quote Patel emphasizes, that diversity is something that makes America what it is because he states how everyone can do unimaginable things together. “When you build bridges that show we are better together you lower the barriers that make people believe we are better apart.” (89). By advising the Freshman Class of George Washington’s Universtiy, Patel clarifies how everyone is equal no matter their differences, by stating how many different races could build a bridge and it wouldn’t matter who they are or what color they are, the importance is what they could build. When Patel uses the words of advice for the Freshman Class at George Washington University, he reminds us that the diversity in our nation has us become one and improves our country’s image of unity. “No matter the tensions and conflicts in the lands from which they