"You don't have to be satisfied with America as you find it. You can change it. I didn't like the way I found America some sixty years ago, and I've been trying to change it ever since."
Upton Sinclair said to above many years ago, but I think it should still apply today. For those of us whose parents came from another country hoping for a better future for us in America (you know, with the American Dream and all), did they find exactly what they were looking for? From personal experience, I'll go on to say no...not really. Yes, we do have "more opportunities" but what are we missing here that could make our country even better? A lot. To list a few quick things, our education and political system have many flaws. Our idea of "it's who you know, not what you know" is definitely an issue. The apparent racism and discrimination that still exists today is an issue. Gosh, there are so many things that I'm sure you're all thinking of right now, whether it be things you see at work, in your schools, in your towns, etc.
But what exactly are you doing to change it? Sitting around and complaining won't get us anywhere, trust me, there's no way. For example, our local school district just spent $25,000 per car for security guards, when they already had functioning cars to go around in. Unfortunately, they don't spend any money on supplies that students might actually benefit from. Although many people are frustrated, I am positive that most of them are not doing anything about it. To change things, my friends and I are going to file complaints and go to board of education hearings to state our opinion. After all, it's our money, our students, our future...shouldn't be we have a say?
I gotta get back to my research :) but on this Saturday afternoon, I just wanted to say...get off of your lazy butts and make a difference. Together, we can change our country and really make it the land where dreams come true.
So long <3
Upton Sinclair said to above many years ago, but I think it should still apply today. For those of us whose parents came from another country hoping for a better future for us in America (you know, with the American Dream and all), did they find exactly what they were looking for? From personal experience, I'll go on to say no...not really. Yes, we do have "more opportunities" but what are we missing here that could make our country even better? A lot. To list a few quick things, our education and political system have many flaws. Our idea of "it's who you know, not what you know" is definitely an issue. The apparent racism and discrimination that still exists today is an issue. Gosh, there are so many things that I'm sure you're all thinking of right now, whether it be things you see at work, in your schools, in your towns, etc.
But what exactly are you doing to change it? Sitting around and complaining won't get us anywhere, trust me, there's no way. For example, our local school district just spent $25,000 per car for security guards, when they already had functioning cars to go around in. Unfortunately, they don't spend any money on supplies that students might actually benefit from. Although many people are frustrated, I am positive that most of them are not doing anything about it. To change things, my friends and I are going to file complaints and go to board of education hearings to state our opinion. After all, it's our money, our students, our future...shouldn't be we have a say?
I gotta get back to my research :) but on this Saturday afternoon, I just wanted to say...get off of your lazy butts and make a difference. Together, we can change our country and really make it the land where dreams come true.
So long <3
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