For decades, America has been called one of the greatest countries on the planet. This country is not only a place of opportunities, but the people here have a choice. D’Souza agrees with this view. In his book What’s So Great About America, he recalls why his good friend Bombay desires to come to America, “Because I really want to live in a country where the poor people are fat”(2). The author argues that even the poor live relatively well off. Items such as toilet paper, fabric softener, and deodorant are overlooked and unappreciated. These taken for granted goods are only possible due to the consumer culture of America. The capitalistic values of this nation means people can do whatever they want with their money and no one can criticize
