The Importance Of Being An America

As an American, we have a very significant document that outlines and explains the rights we possess just for being an American. This document is called The Bill of Rights. I was always raised to show respect to others, use my manners, and follow the “Golden Rule.” The Constitution gives us the right to have free rights, beliefs, and opinions. My responsibility as an American is to respect other citizens’ rights in expressing themselves. If I respect how others choose to carry themselves, I will be respecting the Constitution and America itself. Amendment One, clearly states each person will have the right of speech, press, and religion. This means that no one can stop you from expressing your beliefs or speech. Every single person has the right to believe what they want, and no one can stop them. That is the beauty about our country. This amendment not only creates diversity between our nation, but also teaches us …show more content…
It seems as though when we wake up to turn on the morning news every day, we see another shooting due to diversity; whether this be because of the color of your skin or who you love. These problems are coming from inside our society. Why? We simply are not respecting each other. It is our choice, our responsibility to respect each other. Imagine our world with no hatred, no violence. This is what our world could look like if we all gave back to the rights we were given by accepting each other. This being said, you do not have to be friends with every single person you cross paths with. It simply means to let others enjoy their life and not criticize them for believing a different way. If this pattern continues? If we, as Americans, continue to disrespect each other and the rights we were given, our world could continue on the downward spiral we are on. More shootings, wars, and deviation from each other will continue to