An unequal America
During times of national tragedy, groups of American citizens fill the streets and television screens of the nation. Regardless of age, sex, race, or sexual orientation masses of people begin to band together. A proud nation of Americans sharing tears and words of encouragement with otherwise strangers. Thousands of American flags line the porches of every suburban subdivision. While others hang down the windows and doors of city residences. Spray paintings of red, white, and blue splayed hundreds of feet in the air. Somewhere millions of miles out in space, America's proud flag still waves on the moon. In a nation based on "justice for all" American citizens can rejoice in an atmosphere of equality. All can celebrate their natural right to freedom, together. When faced with tragedy, America boasts a nation of unity. But what about the rest time?
Americans are often reminded of their rights to freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. Citizens are entitled to the American Dream through hard work and perseverance. This is the mask we have all chosen to represent the truth of our nation. It feels good, doesn’t it? America puts us to sleep in our beds every night, She compels us to rise with the sun and produce. The American Dream inspires the strength and pride its citizens need to work …show more content…
Panning across the rolling hills of meticulous manicured bright green grass. Arriving, finally, to a jovial middle-aged woman placing a fresh and warm apple pie on an open window ledge. This is the facade of the American Dream, complete with adorable Disney cartoon characters. Yet, the reality of the American Dream looks much more like a nightmare, filled with ignorance and hate. A land where citizens achieve ultimate greed by breaking the backs of the less fortunate and using their bones as ladders to ascend to the heaven of
During times of national tragedy, groups of American citizens fill the streets and television screens of the nation. Regardless of age, sex, race, or sexual orientation masses of people begin to band together. A proud nation of Americans sharing tears and words of encouragement with otherwise strangers. Thousands of American flags line the porches of every suburban subdivision. While others hang down the windows and doors of city residences. Spray paintings of red, white, and blue splayed hundreds of feet in the air. Somewhere millions of miles out in space, America's proud flag still waves on the moon. In a nation based on "justice for all" American citizens can rejoice in an atmosphere of equality. All can celebrate their natural right to freedom, together. When faced with tragedy, America boasts a nation of unity. But what about the rest time?
Americans are often reminded of their rights to freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. Citizens are entitled to the American Dream through hard work and perseverance. This is the mask we have all chosen to represent the truth of our nation. It feels good, doesn’t it? America puts us to sleep in our beds every night, She compels us to rise with the sun and produce. The American Dream inspires the strength and pride its citizens need to work …show more content…
Panning across the rolling hills of meticulous manicured bright green grass. Arriving, finally, to a jovial middle-aged woman placing a fresh and warm apple pie on an open window ledge. This is the facade of the American Dream, complete with adorable Disney cartoon characters. Yet, the reality of the American Dream looks much more like a nightmare, filled with ignorance and hate. A land where citizens achieve ultimate greed by breaking the backs of the less fortunate and using their bones as ladders to ascend to the heaven of