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Written by: Jennifer Madsen
4/30/2009 11:01 PM 

With every promise a politicians makes, there is a hidden undertone of disbelief. Those in charge do believe that we are capable of making our own decisions. They do not understand that we are willing to create our own destiny, our own jobs, our own prosperity and our own nation. We do not need a big brother keeping us on track and saving us from ourselves. The administration has lamented that the American dream is becoming unattainable, but I argue that American dream can never be obtained. The American dream is not stagnant and is not a single objective. It is not finite or tangible. The dream is different for each American and changes as each milestone is met. Our desire to do more, faster and better is what has made this country great. The pursuit is the American dream. Our ability to follow our heart where ever it may lead is the hallmark of a free people.

Often the American dream is defined as 2.5 children, a house with a white picket fence and a dog. What if I am a cat person? What happens when I achieve those items? Do I no longer qualify for the American dream? Once those goals have been met, the dream changes. The dream gets bigger and better. No government agency will ever provide the American dream to anyone, because of the dream’s dynamic nature. If the dream were achieved, do I end the pursuit? Do I no longer challenge myself to move forward? Claiming one has achieved the American dream would mean that their job is complete, that their work is done. We are never done. The dream must keep changing, keep growing.

I hope I never achieve the American dream. I will pursue it as long as I breathe air. I do not care what state the economy is in or who is in what political office. My American dream is my choice, my destiny, my life. The day I achieve the dream, is the day I stop trying. The day I stop wanting, stop inventing, stop yearning, stop caring. I am unwilling to shrug, unwilling to surrender. The dream will remain just out of my reach, like a carrot on a stick. I will never be satisfied and neither should you.

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Re: The American Dream

The dream is as important for the soul, the very spirit of humanity, as the air and food is to our body. So many countries and governments prevent their populace from dreaming by dictating the populace's station in society. The government of the United States was purposely designed to instill and nourish the dream in the individual because the founding fathers knew that the unbridled dreams of the people would not lead to chaos but to greatness, to the beacon of hope that they had the vision to see before it was ever lit. This beacon has blazed for the world to see, and not unlike moths to the flame this beacon has drawn people to it. This draw was undeniable for some, a last hope for some, a new beginning for others, and an escape from tyranny for others. The United States has welcomed and nourished the dreams of millions because of the freedom she offers. The freedom for people to try anything, to risk everything, for a simple dream. WE have responsibility to maintain, preserve, and defend these freedoms. We are not fighting a country out to rule over us, no we are not raising arms against a foreign threat. We must now fight within our own borders, and raise our voices against our own government. I raise my voice today for my dream, for my beloved United States.

By Browning on   4/30/2009 11:43 PM

Re: The American Dream

Please note:
I made a typo in the first paragraph.
"Those in charge do believe that we are capable of making our own decisions"
It should read
"Those in charge do NOT believe that we are capable of making our own decisions"

By Patriotic Progeny on   5/1/2009 11:37 AM

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