What's Right About America Analysis

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What’s Right About America Sydni Schneberger How do you view America? Do you believe we’re the greatest country in the world? Do you believe we’re even in the top ten? Many people in present day America think there are too many “poor people” in the country, or argue that we don’t have as long of a life expectancy as other countries. Do you agree with those statements? Do you believe you’re really free? What many people in this country don’t realize is that America provides an exceptional life for the “common man.” If you are rich, you can live well everywhere. In other countries, the poor are very poor. They are skinny and sometimes don’t survive. But, in America, the “poor” have many amenities. The common “poor” household in America has …show more content…

Have you ever given thought to all the many freedoms you have compared to other countries? In many other countries, marriages are arranged. You would be married to whoever your father chose for you, and that person would be of the same ethnic background that you are. But, here in America, we are free to marry basically whomever we choose. Your wife or husband could be of a totally different race than you and view things very differently than you, and having the ability to learn about their background and them learn about yours is one of the many great things about the freedom of love in this country. Also, in many other countries, you are bound to have the same beliefs as your father. They raise you to believe as they do, and if you do not, they will shun you. Here in America, though, you have the opportunity to develop your own beliefs and your own system of learning and living. You are free to decide what you want to do with your education. If you want to go to college, then most likely you will be able to go to college. In other countries they may even pick your career, but not here. You totally have the opportunity to make your own decision about what you want to do with your life and your career, which is just another great thing about America. In conclusion, America provides a better life for the poor, allows you to live a longer, fuller life, and lets you create your own destiny. If you will believe in yourself, and believe in America, we will always be the greatest country in the

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