After reading the introduction I kept thinking about my own heritage and how that has affected me. Most of my ancestors come from Ireland, Italy and Mexico and some of them have only been here since the 1950s while others have been here since the 1800s. When the textbook mentioned the myth of the "melting pot" it struck a chord with me. Since so much of me is influenced by the different countries my family has come from I agree with the idea and characteristics presented by the "melting pot".
To me being an American is taking what you've been given from your background and experiences and being willing to share them with others and let others share theirs with you. Its about being part of one of the most diverse societies in history and learning to stand for what you believe while compromising with others over the small stuff. Its about drawing a line in the sand and saying you won't back down, no matter what.
But with the privilege comes responsibility. Since we have so much and have it so good, we need to help out those that don't have the security and materials that we do. With how much we have, kids in Africa, or anywhere, shouldn't have to starve, or worry about the local warlord taking everything you own. In the end, its about taking care of the ones that mean the most to you.
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5 years ago
Nice, I think you have a great blog. I too come from a mixed background and to be American to me at least doesn't just mean you are white. Being an American is much greater because we as a people can vote into office who we want and avoid corruption and scandal. Also I like how you mentioned Africa. People don't know much about what is going on their and places in the middle east which includes mass genocide because it just isn't dealt with.
ReplyDeleteYou have a really good blog I really enjoyed reading your outlook on being an American citizen.I agree fully with you that race does not define who an American is.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your insights. I liked your interpretation of what the "melting pot" is and how everyone no matter where you are from or who you are can contribute. I also liked how you tied in your family heritage and how you and your family have contributed to the "melting pot" that makes up America.
ReplyDeleteI like it dude. I especially liked the paragraph about how we have it so good here in the states, and because of that we need to not take that for granted, and give to others. There are so many people out there that are less fortunate than us.
ReplyDeleteSounds really good. I'm also from mixed backgrounds and the "melting pot" example of coming together and sharing ideas is very true and I think should be understood by people. I like the thoughts about the kids in Africa that need our help too. I'd write more but I have to finish mine haha.
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