<p>Topic: What is your vision for america?</p>
<p>As we walk along the streets of any city or town here in United States, we see different faces, faces that identify a persons ethnicity, religion, and sometimes personality. Either from Asia, Africa or Europe, America is a country of immigrants, who migrate here in America in search for jobs and opportunities leaving their relatives and loved ones behind in search for a better tomorrow. Others escape the wars happening in their countries, desiring peace and safety. These are the American dreams, but as we reflect upon these dreams, we must ponder and ask ourselves, Will America really the fulfill these dreams?
Poverty is one of the biggest problems of our world today. We often see people pushing carts on the streets and sleeping under bridges. These people pick garbage in search for food to eat and cans to trade for money. America is no exception. Indeed, America is a land of opportunity, yet recently America hasnt been that fulfilling in sustaining the basic needs of people especially the poor. Massive layoffs have been occurring over these past months leaving many people homeless and hungry. Having enough opportunities is an American dream. We all know that having a job is the main source of income for everybody, although, education is one of the requirements in order to have a decent source of living. Having the opportunity to acquire sufficient knowledge that could better prepare a person to face the demanding world is one of the reasons students from all around the world migrate here in America. America is known for having a high standard of education and free tuition for public school from elementary to high school. This privilege is very important especially to the parents who cant earn enough money to support their childs needs. Surely free education and sufficient amount of job offers should provide hope of an American dream.
Early in the spring we see flowers blooming and birds soaring up in the clear blue sky, a sign of hope and freedom. For years, many people have fought for their freedom either from slavery or for justice, but this war still exists in this present day. The freedom of speech, religion, ownership of land and freedom to be treated with equality and justice are but some of the American dreams. Here in America, all people could express their ideas and thoughts like Martin Luther King. The government is democratic unlike in a monarchy; the people could vote or impeach a leader. People work for their own satisfaction and benefit every cent they earn. The money doesnt go to a single ruler who is already rich and doesnt even work. Here, people could also practice their own beliefs and traditions. Also America gives everybody the privilege to own land provided that they have money and adequate income. Here all people are equal. Whether rich or poor, people have equal opportunities to succeed. Truly, America is a salad bowl, every ingredient go together to produce a spectacular flavor, yet we could still differentiate each component, but sometimes a rotten ingredient is added that could affect the whole taste. In this case, prejudice and discrimination are the rotten ingredients. We should still remove this putrid component as long as people live together with peace and understanding. When people arrive here, they dont expect America to be perfect but they still hope for the best.
Wars and conflict between nations cannot be avoided therefore a lot of people migrate in search for peace and security. Although America is sometimes involved in these wars, it is still known as an ideal place to live in for the government strives hard not to affect or endanger the lives of innocent people. Like in the tragedy of September 11, the government responded exceptionally. The government now has doubled the number of police to better procure every citizens welfare. The government also negotiates peace treaties to avoid war. Although peace and security are not fully attained here in America, people still hope that these dreams could still be attained in the near future.
Eleanor Roosevelt once told, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." This should be every Americans motto. American dreams can only be fulfilled as long as we believe in them and if everybody tries their best to attain them. Enough opportunities, a taste of freedom, peace and security are the American dreams and the fulfillment of these dreams are in the hands of every individual living here in the United States of America. From the birth of America, to America today, the driving force and the heart of America has always been the "American Dream." By looking at Americans today, the dream may someday become a reality.</p>
<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>