Activity 4 : Who Is The Best?

The United States is not the greatest country in the world. However, for a very long time, people have believed that the United States tops the list. This is because of the classic lifestyle and technological advancements portrayed in our daily media. The United States is portrayed as a country of peace and optimum harmony. Consequently, we get the impression that United States is the best place to be. The younger generation seems to enjoy life to the fullest with almost no regrets. After all, most of us can drive a car at the age of 16; compare that to other countries at 18. We have access to pretty much whatever we need. Most adults are not constantly monitoring and hovering over their children. They have jobs and financial prosperity is

Acculturation and oppression play a role in maintaining status quo about gun violence by creating a society where using and owning guns with no intent is authorized by the government. This is seen the in documentary Bowling for Columbine where "acts of violence" that are authorized by the government have "automatic justification" which validates and enhances peoples reason own guns and carry out shootings. (Bowling for Columbine, 169-170). Our government has acculturated us into thing that need and have to own guns to protect ourselves but in reality, we are only intoxicating out society by

I want to compare the US to some nations that are very similar and culture and beliefs. To start I want to compare it to the UK(England and Wales). Culturally we're very similar having originally come from England. And the United Kingdom having possession of an automatic firearm sending out a firearm or a handgun is prohibited. They have tried to make it as hard as possible for anyone to possess a firearm with hours of paperwork and third-party references required. This is a result of a massacre that happened in 1987 resulting in 16 people dead and another nine years later after school shooting took the lives of 16 children and their teacher. with all of the strict laws their homicide rate lies around 1.1 per 100,000. This is compared to about 5 per 100,000 in the US from Senate call University. To counter that argument the UK has a higher robbery rate then in the US, this could be due to the fact that store owners have no way to protect themselves. Another alarming statistic is that the UK has higher sexual violence rate than the US. This is surprising thing that the US

America’s at a high with the country being the most dangerous with firearms, causing mass murder and homicide compared among other countries around the world. A Professor at University of Alabama states “The U.S. represents less than 5% of the 7.3 billion global population but accounted for 31% of global mass shooters during the period from 1966 to 2012, more than any other country…” (Palazzolo and Flynn “U.S. Leads World in Mass Shootings”) In comparison to UK and Australia taking on stronger gun laws and willing to ban certain weapons and placing stricter background checks to make mass shootings less

The Australian (2013) reported about a man who shot at workers at the naval headquarters in Washington and killed 12 innocent people. It also says that in America the murder rate related to gun shooting is three times more than other countries. These all are just due to easier gun laws and more access to them. As the U.S President Barack Obama said “The main difference that sets our nation apart, what makes us so susceptible to so many mass shootings is we don’t do enough, we don’t take the basic common sense actions to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and dangerous people.” (The Australian , 2013)

still manage to obtain substantially low murder rates, some even lower than developed nations where guns exist in smaller quantities. An example of this includes Luxembourg, where handguns are banned, yet still murder exists in rates that are around 10 times higher than that of Norway or Germany, where handguns are both legal and easily accessible (Kates, et al., 2006).

The source of mass shootings are traced back to the United States second amendment, history of hate and racism. The second amendments states; "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"(United States Constitution). This amendment was ratified, along with the nine other amendments, on December 15, 1791. The year the amendments were ratified was only eight years after the United States won the revolutionary war. During that time period, people need guns to protect themselves. The United states is known for its history in slavery and racism. Since the country's victory in the revolutionary war, it would take many decades for the United States

Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Remember, remember always that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”. It is a common assertion that the United States is a “melting pot”-a mixture of numerous different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and people hailing from all over the world. However, just as proudly as this is proclaimed, there is another truth that becomes evident: prejudice against those who dare to make a better life by emigrating to the U.S. is alive and thriving. This unfortunate reality is nothing new. “Immigrants constantly face being discriminated against because of the color of their skin, the sound of their voice, or simply because of the way they look and their beliefs”

Most U.S citizen views America as a country spiraling out of control. There is a sense of fear and prevailing doom as the country faces serious issues such as a growing debt and uncontrolled spending. In the article, “America remains the world's beacon of success, Tim Roemer begs to differ otherwise. Roemer points out that America has a lot going for it, for example,” The United States has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world. It is a country full of accomplishments, hope and worth fighting for. This is why America is admired by many and attracts immigrants from all around the world.

In conclusion, the power America has sustained over the years has been tremendous. America may not be the greatest country in the world, but our ideals have influenced other countries like Britain to change their

"Remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness" is the Merriam-Webster dictionary denotation of the word 'great'. At one time it was said that America was the greatest nation in the world. However, today with the economic ups and downs, social instability, and political unrest, one has to wonder if America can still proudly claim that title.

Chapter 1: The Origins of American Political Principles Read Chapter 1: The Origins of American Political Principles Pre-Read: Read the introduction to Chapter 1. Then read the concluding section and skim the subject headings. Answer the questions below. Describe the authors' organization for Chapter 1. Is it organized topically or chronologically?

A true American attitude consists of acceptance and assistance to other nations. Though America has dwindled from the once leader of the world and an example of what a strong country ought to be. Drowning in debt and loosing national security, America holds its breath, fearing on more false move and the beloved country will collapse, a tale of the past. However, in this corrupt world, possessing an attitude worthy of living in the land of the free and the home of the brave, remains more important than ever before. For centuries, since the Pilgrims arrived in 1620 to this day, the world has stamped the title of America as “the melting pot.” People of all nationalities, races, and religions are welcomed in America to begin a free life of opportunity.

Day in and day out, immigrants work hard to achieve permanent residency or citizenship in the U.S. and live in constant fear. While some Americans understand that the immigration strengthens the American society by attracting the intellectual and entrepreneurs, others are taking it to social media to express their humor or anti-immigration feelings saying immigrants are a threat to Americans customs and values. A few are even attacking immigrant groups with foul language and violence. One such incident occurred just a few months ago in February, 2017. Patrons at a Kansas bar kicked Adam W. Purinton, a US citizen and a Kansas resident, out because he was questioning two Indian bar patrons’ immigration status and throwing racial slurs at them. Angry Purinton returned to the bar with a handgun that same night and shot at the two Indians, killing one and wounding the other. Later in court, the indictment accused Purinton of shooting the two men “because of their actual and perceived race, color, religion and national origin.” Not even two weeks later, an Indian-born man was outside his house in Seattle when an attacker shouted, “Go back to your own country” before shooting him in the arm. Incidents like these are leaving many Indian immigrants worried for themselves and their families. As an Indian-born immigrant myself, I feel the need to address the laborious immigration process, and some underlying struggles the immigrants face.

America prides itself on being the "Place that is known for Fresh chances to succeed". Ordinary a great many individuals come to America, both legitimately and wrongfully, to locate a superior life than what they have in their local nation. In this manner, there has turned into an assumption that America is the best nation on the planet. In any case, this conviction is false. America is really a nation secured in its own imperfections that incorporate an unequal monetary framework, most elevated social insurance, and a lacking open framework.