America Is Not So Perfect

In class we had a discussion about the current state of America, and whether we lived up to the standard set in the Declaration of Independence. Also, the Declaration of Sentiments and women's rights came into topic. These topics got me thinking that our country is defiantly not perfect. Just looking back in recent events, the government was literally been shut down for the past few weeks due to a lack of congressional agreement. But, pertaining to the Declaration of Sentiments, although women's rights have massively expanded since the construction of the document, we still have a little ways to go. In general, the United States has a bit of work to do concerning equality. It is evident that racism will most likely always be present, but I feel like there should be a method to restrain any further growth. Also, in the professional field, equality should never be a question but only a common method. But in the overall outlook, America has greatly improved. We have eliminated slavery and created equal voting rights, as well as becoming much more excepting towards homosexuals and much more. Although we are not perfect and have a lot of work to do, we have made so much progress and that is something to be remotely proud of.