idi_amin asked this question on 5/2/2000:
I would like an individuals perspective of The "American Dream" that can express the importance of religious freedom and how America helps facilitate these freedoms. Also what uniqueness that the United States presents to fullfill the American Dream and why is United States a better place to realize and fullfill the "American Dream" and what exactly do you believe the American Dream to be. I'm doing a paper for my Enlish class and I would like an inteligent perspective, and thats why I'm asking you. If you have any personal stories that I could use that propose your realization of your American Dream because of some uniqueness that the United States had to offer I would like to read about it. Thanks.
ccat1998 gave this response on 5/7/2000:
The "American Dream"... I think the American Dream is nothing more than the oppurtunity to live your life for yourself, and be able to have many choices available to you. In religion, work, lifestyle, etc. This country was established on many freedoms, in an attempt to allow individual expression, and to allow people to think for themselves.
As far as the uniqueness that the US offers to allow for the fulfillment of the "American Dream", I must assume that every person's ideal "American Dream" is different from the next, therefore, the US might not be the best place for all to fulfill their dreams.
My "American Dream" is as follows: I will one day be able to be open about my religion... with everyone... and without being shunned or looked down at. I will one day be able to be open about my sexuality (bisexual)... with everyine... and without being shunned or looked down on. My chldren will learn that all people are equal... and they will see that it is true, and that all are treated equal. My children will have every chance possible for a wonderful eduacation.
My "American Dream" is simply that people will realize that they can live their life, and theirs alone. No one can control another peson. My dream is that people will learn to love themselves and each other as much as they now love possessions.
Hope this helps with your class.
PS Sorry it took me a bit to answer. I was out of town due to a family emergency.