Of Benjamin Franklin's 'Remarks Concerning The Savages Of North America'
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Michael Doneallan
Professor Gasperini
English
October 10 2013
Value and Respect in American History
In “Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America” Benjamin Franklin talks about the differences between The English and Native Americans. An interesting point in the essay was how both cultures ultimately have different views on value and respect. The Native Americans were willing to help a stranger they have never met before, whereas the white people were more concerned about how much money the stranger had before they even considered to help them. Another difference between the two were the Native Americans would not talk when other people were speaking, and they would not answer a proposal on the same day. The white people …show more content…
Since it is so hard to get a green card and takes many years to become a legal citizen, people have no choice but to come to America illegally. American people get very upset over this topic because they feel illegal immigrants are taking jobs and are getting away with not paying taxes; which is true but on the other hand can you blame these people? In the country they live they might not have any choice but to leave because if they stay their family might be killed. Mexicans have become the image of illegal immigrants. American people have protests and rallies to show how upset they are about the topic. There are some Spanish illegal immigrants, but people need to respect that the reason they are here is because they are trying to give their family the best opportunity they possibly can. If American people were in the same situation, I’m sure their actions would be very similar to those of the illegal immigrants. By nature people are going to try and provide the best opportunities for their family; American people need to respect
Michael Doneallan
Professor Gasperini
English
October 10 2013
Value and Respect in American History
In “Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America” Benjamin Franklin talks about the differences between The English and Native Americans. An interesting point in the essay was how both cultures ultimately have different views on value and respect. The Native Americans were willing to help a stranger they have never met before, whereas the white people were more concerned about how much money the stranger had before they even considered to help them. Another difference between the two were the Native Americans would not talk when other people were speaking, and they would not answer a proposal on the same day. The white people …show more content…
Since it is so hard to get a green card and takes many years to become a legal citizen, people have no choice but to come to America illegally. American people get very upset over this topic because they feel illegal immigrants are taking jobs and are getting away with not paying taxes; which is true but on the other hand can you blame these people? In the country they live they might not have any choice but to leave because if they stay their family might be killed. Mexicans have become the image of illegal immigrants. American people have protests and rallies to show how upset they are about the topic. There are some Spanish illegal immigrants, but people need to respect that the reason they are here is because they are trying to give their family the best opportunity they possibly can. If American people were in the same situation, I’m sure their actions would be very similar to those of the illegal immigrants. By nature people are going to try and provide the best opportunities for their family; American people need to respect