Who hasn't had the chance to visit other places and other than in the books I read, have no idea of what it is to live in another country. I understand the attitude people of the world have about American's as the arguments are usually things that I myself have a hard time with in my society.
Death Penalty/Prison Systems/Civil Justices: Grotesque display of power on behalf of our government and a tribute to the old fashioned way of thinking by those in our country who have been brainwashed into supporting these people. These rules we are accepting were brought about by old fashioned thinkers, and contrary to what the world may think, a growing majority of our newer generation are apalled at and no longer will stand to live under old laws that don't fit into a changing society. As a mother and wife I know all about the errors of the jail system as my husband was recently imprisoned for two months for protecting my children from a madman. (he has since been released). Our Justice System is in dire need of reformation. The social ills we tolerate amongst our peers of all different nationalities must be stopped.
Education: Agreed. There needs to be more culturalization integrated into American studies with greater emphasis on broadening one's education by rote and not to fill an elective (extra class used as filler by student).
Politics: It is a joke. Most of the newer generations feel helpless in the process and don't even bother to vote. A broader partied system is desired in which the voters are educated on each and every prospect, and as seen in Florida, a new system must be integrated.
Drugs: If our officials weren't making so much money off of drug convictions it may be a policy that had a chance to change. This would also lighten the prison load extensively for those that have been given 10 years for Marijuana charges. Some states are extreme in the punishment of Marijuana crimes. The money paid out by the convicted is outrageous.
Weapons: Believe me with all the problems mentioned so far....none of us needs to have a freaking weapon.
So..you see, it's not the points of mention that I disagree with in your entry. It's the implications on the normal citizens that live here. We may not agree with everything happening in government. But we're figuring out what we can do about it and how we can change it. We are stubborn. We can be tenacious, and the principals that we as a people have fought for, we wont allow to be trampled. Mind you...I said principals. We still believe in all the freedoms we have fought for although we are still trying to compromise with our government in how we can come together in IMPLEMENTING these ideals.
I believe everyone should be entitled to their gods/god, their politics, their personal views. My country is not perfect. It has had atrocities as everyother country has had. That doesn't mean that here today or tomorrow I have to accept the atrocities those who violently uphold their beliefs wish to inflict on me or my neighbors. Terrorism cannot be allowed. It would be my desire to find those responsible and punish them. Wiping out a whole region based on the actions of few is not in our hearts. To accept it, would be to condone it...and we will not do that. To say that our country should be nuked because there are individuals or groups who haven't "gotten it" is a horrible thing to say. I would defy any citizen of any country to prove that each citizen living therein wasn't guilty of a crime against that which is right. No country has perfect citizens or governments, and to say that we should get rid of them because they are human and thus doomed to be imperfect for the rest of their lives is insanity.
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I am an American...
Date: 2001-09-13 07:46 pm (UTC)Death Penalty/Prison Systems/Civil Justices: Grotesque display of power on behalf of our government and a tribute to the old fashioned way of thinking by those in our country who have been brainwashed into supporting these people. These rules we are accepting were brought about by old fashioned thinkers, and contrary to what the world may think, a growing majority of our newer generation are apalled at and no longer will stand to live under old laws that don't fit into a changing society. As a mother and wife I know all about the errors of the jail system as my husband was recently imprisoned for two months for protecting my children from a madman. (he has since been released). Our Justice System is in dire need of reformation. The social ills we tolerate amongst our peers of all different nationalities must be stopped.
Education: Agreed. There needs to be more culturalization integrated into American studies with greater emphasis on broadening one's education by rote and not to fill an elective (extra class used as filler by student).
Politics: It is a joke. Most of the newer generations feel helpless in the process and don't even bother to vote. A broader partied system is desired in which the voters are educated on each and every prospect, and as seen in Florida, a new system must be integrated.
Drugs: If our officials weren't making so much money off of drug convictions it may be a policy that had a chance to change. This would also lighten the prison load extensively for those that have been given 10 years for Marijuana charges. Some states are extreme in the punishment of Marijuana crimes. The money paid out by the convicted is outrageous.
Weapons: Believe me with all the problems mentioned so far....none of us needs to have a freaking weapon.
So..you see, it's not the points of mention that I disagree with in your entry. It's the implications on the normal citizens that live here. We may not agree with everything happening in government. But we're figuring out what we can do about it and how we can change it. We are stubborn. We can be tenacious, and the principals that we as a people have fought for, we wont allow to be trampled. Mind you...I said principals. We still believe in all the freedoms we have fought for although we are still trying to compromise with our government in how we can come together in IMPLEMENTING these ideals.
I believe everyone should be entitled to their gods/god, their politics, their personal views. My country is not perfect. It has had atrocities as everyother country has had. That doesn't mean that here today or tomorrow I have to accept the atrocities those who violently uphold their beliefs wish to inflict on me or my neighbors. Terrorism cannot be allowed. It would be my desire to find those responsible and punish them. Wiping out a whole region based on the actions of few is not in our hearts. To accept it, would be to condone it...and we will not do that. To say that our country should be nuked because there are individuals or groups who haven't "gotten it" is a horrible thing to say. I would defy any citizen of any country to prove that each citizen living therein wasn't guilty of a crime against that which is right. No country has perfect citizens or governments, and to say that we should get rid of them because they are human and thus doomed to be imperfect for the rest of their lives is insanity.