...I believe America is the greatest country in the world. The variety of people and races have an impact on how other countries see the U.S. The military has millions of people to defend our country from invaders. The right to vote makes us different from hundreds of countries. The people in the U.S are never the same. There are differences in race, language, religion, and traditions. We have immigrants from Mexico trying to make a better life in America. It makes sense that immigrants would come to the U.S because America was founded by immigrants. This makes America very special. Americans eighteen and older can vote. Every four years there is a presidential election where four candidates are voted on. The top two are put into another presidential...
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...America the great. Is America the greatest country in the world? I believe, to be considered one of the greatest countries in the world you must attain three things. First we must have an effective system as far as healthcare, schooling and any government assistance. Secondly, equality within the classes. Lastly compassion for all people. These factors can bring greatness to any country seeking the title. In the United States the system of healthcare, schooling and assistance is far from perfect. Healthcare coverage is a mandatory assistance to help with medical billing in the event of illness or examination. Although appreciated by a single mother like myself, the working class and above is obligated to pay the tax for not only for my benefit, they also have the extra expense of paying towards their own health care coverage. Schooling is another mandatory part of U.S. citizenship designed to educate and prepare children and teens for emerging adulthood. Most of the main courses taken in school are completely irrelevant to the needs of the students. If all schools followed the approach of the Montessori schooling system, then all student will be able to work at their own pace and recognize their true potential as individuals. As far as all other assistance is concerned, we need to come together as a whole and take better care of all citizens in their time of need rather than people who work the least to gain the most benefit....
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...Manny Gutierrez Rhetorical Analysis Paper ENG 105 Ms. Sagdic News Anchor on Fire Americas greatness is a controversial topic on the worlds standards of living. In the opening scene of the television show “The Newsroom”, Will McAvoy the news anchor, is in an auditorium participating in a panel of politically knowledgeable people. McAvoy who is the protagonist of the show, he avoids answering one of the questions asked by a student “Why is America the greatest country in the world?”. He finally does answer “it is not the greatest country in the world.” By analyzing the video “The Newsroom Opening Scene” the viewer sees how McAvoy appeals to ethos, logos and pathos to express his answer. McAvoy appeals to ethos just by being on the stage, the audience’s attention is focused on him as also the other two panelists, Sharon and Lewis, because of their knowledge in politics. The juxtaposition of how they are sat gives the audience an idea of who is the conservative, republican, and the mutual being McAvoy. The fact he has been invited to the college. This demonstrates that the college sees McAvoy as a trustworthy speaker. Generally, colleges are viewed as a place where people go to expand their knowledge on a specific major therefore this invitation gives him credibility. In addition, he is the news anchor of the show. McAvoy is the mutually trustworthy one of the panel. Ideally he is sat in the middle of the conservator & the liberal to further his ethos. People view newscasters...
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...Brian Schmidt Ella Voltz UWRT-1102-026 September 17, 2015 Is America Still the Greatest country on Earth? I use to think that being an American was the greatest thing that you could possibility be. My entire life has been shaped by the military since my father was in special operations, it was hard not to see that sense of patrisom. Growing up post 9/11 all I would ever see was Americas involvement in the world and how all the actions “defended our freedom”; which to a young mind still being molded by its surrounds seemed great! As I grew older I began to expand my horizons, I read more, traveled to different countries, and even tried to learn another language. It wasn’t until after I graduated high school that I began reading the news and realized how naïve the country has become. Americans should realize that the United States can not be the greatest country on Earth if violence is preferred over words and if the country’s’ education system come last. Ever since the United States of America won its independence from the former super power Great Britain the country has never been fully “free”. For over 200 years this country has fought between its own self over the topic of racism and equality, which makes the phrase “the land of the free” a little less meaningful. Eventually this hatred lead to the bloodiest war in American history, its own Civil War. Hundreds and thousands of men died for their own reasons and beliefs, but those deaths ultimately lead to the freedom...
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...people voting. Instead, I feel that we should be explaining the importance of this issue to the generations to come. To further let them know that to make America great again, the issue lies within the countries youth, not with the current president. Knowledge is the greatest known power in the world. Knowledge brought us to the democracy we have for the Unied States today. Voting is our chance to exercise those freedoms and powers of the people, so why do so many teens refuse to vote? Maybe we're scared to make the wrong decision and have that weight on our shoulders, but i know that without a voice, you are speechless. Everyone with such a big responsibility should take the time to really know what each canidate is promising. We need to explain this to our youth so they understand that this is their country too....
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...The first (and greatest) amendment freely allows the people of America pursue freedom of speech and religion. This amendment fulfills justice and liberty, but only to a certain degree. Americas pride themselfs so highly on freedom, liberty and justice, all key components of the within the the Preamble of the Constitution, but has America fallen in adequately pursuing these qualities? Lets begin with the single greatest argument against the “Home of the Free”, slavery. Slavery is one of the darkest parts of American history that is unjustifiable and horrific. The indescribable pain the people of America inflicted on the African American is said to be unforgivable and disgraceful to this country. Looking around today do we see anything remotely near to this horrific event? No because America fought profusely to end slavery. Yes slavery was a terrific event in history but what about the 620,000 people who died to end slavery. More people died tried to abide by the Preamble of the Constitution then they did fighting in any other war....
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...Exceptionalism is a belief that America is exceptional and does not conform to the norm. It is the uniqueness of our country which sets us apart from all of the rest. American Exceptionalism can be traced back to the 1830s when Alexis de Tocqueville who was the first to use the term “exceptional” to describe the United States and the American people in his class work Democracy in America. However, the idea of America as an exceptional entity can be traced back to the earliest colonial times. The idea American Exceptionalism has changed over the decades and many Americans in recent years do not believe in it. In the opinion editorial, “Decline of American Exceptionalism,” written by Charles M. Blow, he believes that Americans should realize what our nation has come to and to restore what was once the greatest country in the world. He also believes that people have fallen into deep pessimism about our country because the country is in “the start of a longer-term decline where the U.S. is no longer the leading country in the world.” (Blow) Even though America is known for opportunities arising and our hope for humanity, I believe that the belief of American Exceptionalism has changed because Americans have forgotten what it means and what it looks like. Therefore, American Exceptionalism will be gone unless, America as a whole takes the initiative to change the country back to its mighty state. For example, a country who once had everything the other countries dreamt to have, now has...
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...role in our country to fill that gaps of people that have passed or that can't work anymore. This becomes a matter of how we use this power to impact society. Despite the fact, the generation is highly capable of producing politicians, a hands-on community, and great leaders, how those will choose to fill the gaps cannot be predicted. Every generation leaves an impression on our future, despite whether it is a negative impression or a positive one. This lasting impression is mostly referred to as generational potency. By obtaining new tools and opportunities from the mistakes and triumphs of those who came before them, every generation tries to make themselves heard. Therefore, the concept of generational potency is something that largely exists in our great nation. As Tamara Erickson said, “The truth is, without even trying, you will bring fresh perspectives to work because many of the ways you approach problems are different from the way it has always been done” (Erickson, 2008). Everyone has a different outlook obtained from the knowledge you gain from past experiences and influences. For, we would be foolish to discard the experience and wisdom of those who came before us. Just as the Great War generation in the twenties impacted the decisions made in the “Greatest Generation,” all generations preceding 1977 had a major influence on decisions, actions and lifestyles during the current generation. Many eras have made significant contributions to America and...
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...sadness, and doubt. In these grave situations, inspiring historic leaders have stepped out of the masses to help lead America to be one of the top economic, political, and social countries in the world. The leadership of some Americans over the first centuries as a country is awe-inspiring. In periods throughout history, when America believed the country was on the brink of failure, determined leaders stepped in, to assist the country back to full success. After wars between countries, oppression of citizens,...
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...Take A Stand: War Samuel A. Olivas Grand Canyon University: CWV-301 June 13, 2015 Where would America be if brave men and women didn’t sacrifice themselves in the greatest wars known to date? This is a huge question a lot of people do not ask themselves. A debate resides today whether war is right or wrong. I take my stand for war. Freedom seems to have lost its importance among the citizens of the United States. Many individuals or groups look at war and only see death, but its what they don’t see that makes the biggest impact and that’s the purpose. A man or woman who has served their country gets ready for battle not for their family, but for the cause. The purpose of this paper is written to inform about major wars taken place in the bible, history, and currently. Firstly, I will explain how War in the bible relates to war in the past. Secondly, I will explain the history of two wars and their significance. Lastly, I will explain the war we currently are in and why it’s crucial that we never give up. A man just laid down his life for you, would you for someone else? WAR: THE BIBLE The Bible has many wars through the Old Testament; we must take a closer look at Egypt vs. Israel. In Egypt Pharaoh had the people of Israel under his control. The Israelites were beaten, whipped, and killed. They were put to work on the Egyptian city. This bondage was held for years until a man named Moses stepped in for God. Moses states in Exodus 5:1, “ let his people go”. In Egypt...
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...Immigration Enriching America America is a nation comprised of immigrants and it is the country's greatest strength. The vast majority of the population is three or four generations removed from an immigrant descendant. Immigrants migrated to America with their skills, innovative ideas, and conceptualized the great American dream that exists today. They settled and created a better life for themselves and future generations, whereby, making monumental contributions to the nation. Government and education were formed, transportation routes constructed, farming techniques were utilized and industrialism was born. Innovative ideas were shared by Albert Einstein, who migrated from Germany, a famous scientist who changed science with the theory of relativity. Alexander Graham Bell, a Russian immigrant who invented the telephone and changed communication. Immigration has always been a controversial and highly debated topic in the United States that dates back to the first generation of immigrants. Benjamin Franklin the son of Josiah Franklin from England, is one of the most famous of our founding fathers, he worried the English language and the Anglo-American culture would be lost due to the heavy immigration of Germans to the colony of Philadelphia. In 1753 he wrote, "Few of their Children in the Country learn English," Franklin exclaimed. "They import many Books from Germany, the Signs in our Streets have inscriptions in both Languages, and in some places only German, In...
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...jeopardy: America dethroned Justine Leonard English 102 Derek Blemberg April 23rd, 2013 “The first step in solving any problem is recognizing that there is one. America is not the greatest country in the world anymore” (Sorkin, 2012). As Americans we like to think, and in fact for decades have also been misleading others to believe, that we are the best at just about everything. Sadly, that hasn’t been true for quite some time. These troubled times are due to bias voters and lack of real leadership in presidential candidates. Despite the idealization of America, it is no longer the greatest country in the world; the U.S used to be known as the land of opportunities, freedom, diversity and equality but today we are being defined by such things as political parties that are tearing us far from being a united nation. There is nothing to prove we deserve the gold medal. We claim to be the land of the free but we actually rank seventh in that category beat by other nations like Japan and Belguim. We claim to be a nation of equality and opportunities, but in reality we sit thirty-ninth in income inequality and second in child poverty. As American citizens we are full of pride and take joy in our country. Likewise, people from all around the world desire to live here too. We all wish to experience “the good life,” but the truth is that the U.S. is eleventh on happiness scale. In the HBO drama The Newsroom, the lead character Will McAvoy, states that America is not the...
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...immigrant parents who left their own country to come to a foreign land so they can live the “American Dream” gave them and their future family a better opportunity to live a successful life. As the first American-born generation in my family, my family and I appreciate everything that our country has done for us. The American flag, one of the most prominent symbols of America, waves high and proud as a welcome sign to the world. To me, the American flag means more than just stars and stripes. It symbolizes freedom the United States gives to its citizens, the pride that Americans have towards their country, and the sacrifices soldiers have made to keep the nation safe. When most immigrants think of America, they picture a country where people have the...
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...How do countries attain their freedom and what issues did they face along the road? The first part of the question is easy to answer, it is through revolutions. The second part is the most important the issues that Latin American countries faced. Freedom is not cheap there is a price to pay in order to attain it but what you do with that freedom is up to you once you liberated yourself from the oppressors. The issues that Latin American countries faced during their struggle for independence and development of a nation was how to structure of their new government and the people's views and treatment by the old system of government. The people of Latin American countries needed a government that would benefit them and have the people's self interest...
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...Was Abraham Lincoln America’s greatest president? It is a question many people are asking. As of today, there have been forty four presidents of the United States that have taken the stand. But of those forty four, which one is the best? Abraham Lincoln has proved that he is the answer to that question. After succeeding in uniting the country, Lincoln outshines the others. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” This is the oath that the president has to take on the day he steps into office. On that day, and every day after, each president has one goal in mind; to defend and to protect the constitution and the rights of every American citizen. Abraham Lincoln did everything he could to achieve that goal and to uphold the oath, which is what makes him the greatest president America has ever had. He ended slavery, an issue that has been tearing apart the nation for hundreds of years, and he united a nation that seemed almost impossible to bring together. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1849 as the second child of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. He was born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky. He had a normal childhood, only moving once across the Ohio River in order to acquire free territory in Indiana. He became a leader early on, always being the one his siblings looked up to. In 1840, he went on to marry Mary Todd...
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