Pros And Cons Of Being An America

“America is another name for opportunity. Our whole history appears like a last effort of divine providence on behalf of the human race” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Most people take pride in being an American, as America has provided greater opportunities and has fostered economic success for its’ citizens to be successful. By coming to America, people are able to take advantage of the better opportunities presented to them. The majority of people would interpret living in America as a privilege, as America has given them the chance to turn their life around. To be an American means to have freedom and equal opportunities; although, there are some obstacles, such as discrimination, corruption, unrealistic standards, and people who try to take away
Unalienable rights include freedom of religion and speech, the prevention of unlawful search and seizure, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. “The US government is constantly attempting to arrest protesters and crush protests going on throughout the nation” (“Americans Have Lost VIRTUALLY ALL of Our Constitutional Rights”, Pg. 1). By shutting down protests, the government is invading the first amendment granted to all citizens; which is freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. “The US government is constantly spying on almost everything Americans do, most commonly through the NSA. Also, corrupt police officers sometimes conduct involuntary door-to-door searches among houses” (“Americans Have Lost VIRTUALLY ALL of Our Constitutional Rights”, Pg. 1). By spying on its’ citizens, and by conducting involuntary house searches, the US government is invading the fourth amendment granted to all citizens; which is the prohibition of unlawful search and seizure. “Sentenced to life in prison, the death penalty, and the long-lasting system of torture are obvious examples of cruel punishment that are given to wrong-doers that have committed a serious crime” (“Americans Have Lost VIRTUALLY ALL of Our Constitutional Rights”, Pg. 1). By handing down cruel punishment to criminals, the government is invading the eighth amendment granted to all its citizens; which is the ban of cruel and unusual punishment. Unalienable rights were granted in the Constitution, and need to be taken into account and respected once again to ensure the prosperity of US citizens for generations to