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You need to travel and visit other nations before you solidify any opinions about this country.
You need to stop buying into the American bashing propaganda that's so prevalent in the USA and internationally today.
21 will turn into 41 in twenty years. You should print out this thread and save it then read it in 20 years and see if you still feel the same way after you've lived a while.
And that's all I'm gonna say about this.
Don't be ridiculous, LuckyGem. I'm well past 50 years old and have no trouble at all with agreeing with what most of what this 21 year old is getting across. So much of his point making is just too painfully true for you to want to admit to, now isn't? RIGHT??
I should point out I am not a fan of ObamaCare. I think it's a sham. I think we should have a system that resembles that of Canada. It's not perfect no, but it's more fair. They don't punish people for getting sick.
No, they just make them wait four to six months before they can see a doctor. Do you really want to wait four to six months before a tumor or funny looking mole can be treated?
As As a kid coming from Mexico, I can tell you different. History of America interested me highly,learn all about the constitution and the bill of right and the reasoning behind the way they were written. The founding father set the foundation of what made America a great a country. what is wrong with being patriotic,loving your country where you live, work. feed your family. Who am I thankful for, the founding father of America! yea! I get emotional.dont see how you can not! I think you dont like the fact that the founding fathers made this great nation a republic. your into socialism, pure and simple!! you want to be able to retire at 50 you want to be able to take your 2 hour siesta at noon and dont forget your 2 fifteen min.breaks.hard work is what made this country shine. If anything laziness, dependence on the government,people who raise their hands up and say I give up I cant do it!!! Uncle SAM help me please!!! yea those people are the main reason THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD is not as bright as it once was
There's patriotism, then there is blind nationalism. Wanting to be the best country is not socialist. That's true patriotism.
I'm 25. I live in Seoul. I was born abroad. I literally been around the world. I have cousins in Europe, Africa, and Asia. I speak two languages, going on three.
My mom is from West Africa.
I agree with a lot of the sentiment stated.
Being critical doesn't always means that you're "bashing" your nation. Why not want to make it better?
But the definition of making it "better" does vary. The OP thinks legalizing marijuana would make the U.S. "better," I, along with many others, strongly disagree.
So to the OP, what was the intent of starting this thread, and based on your issues with the state of the US, what are you going to do about it?
And no, this is not a nice way of saying get the f#@# out, but an honest question. Are you going to dig in your heels and start tackling some of these issues? Are you going pack up, and settle in a place that is more aligned with your ideals?
So to the OP, what was the intent of starting this thread, and based on your issues with the state of the US, what are you going to do about it?
And no, this is not a nice way of saying get the f#@# out, but an honest question. Are you going to dig in your heels and start tackling some of these issues? Are you going pack up, and settle in a place that is more aligned with your ideals?
Of course I plan to do my part in changing things. I'm probably not leaving, my roots are here, plus it's hard to move to another country even if I did want to.
But the definition of making it "better" does vary. The OP thinks legalizing marijuana would make the U.S. "better," I, along with many others, strongly disagree.
Because prohibition did wonders the first time. Sorry, but every medical journal published has stated that marijuana is safer than alcohol (a legal substance). The cost of putting people in jail for marijuana (with no previous convictions and no other convictions) is astounding. Not to mention driving while high, though not smart isn't comparable to drunk driving. Researchers study effects of driving stoned | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews
The costs of marijuana actually lie more with enforcement and pushing it into the black market.
So from a strictly policy standpoint, there is little to no reason why marijuana is illegal.
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