Argument Hour: Where America Can Do Better..

I've been holding off on this, because I have been too lazy to actually do some research, and back my theories up. But I finally just decided to say screw it, and speak my mind.

In my opinion there are many things that America is lacking. And it is in this that I have some solutions. Yes these solutions are not necessarily easy, but are nice to keep in mind when you are passing by someone on the street. So here it is.

Unity.
America lacks unity. Look at the political parties, and how divided the polls have been the past elections. When was the last time you saw a majority of America stand behind something. Anything.

Knowledge.
America lacks knowledge. How many of you can name more than 4 people running for president next year. How may of you can name their stances on various subjects. Stop focusing on what clothes you are wearing, or what Lindsay Lohan is doing and go read a fuckin book. Or how about you watch CNN instead of MTV, even the Colbert Report or the Daily Show. At least they cover stuff relevant to your life. It's your country, it has to do with you! Many of you go out there and say you hate Bush, and that he is an idiot, but the second you are asked why, you stutter. I am not advocating anything that Bush has done, but I am not putting any of it down either. I want you to go out there and figure that out your damn self. Shoot, if you don't want to read a book, there are many different sources you can go to, to get information on the subject, NPR, the various movies made, and there is always youtube. Haha. Which brings me to my next subject

Conviction.
America lacks conviction. The strength to stand by what we believe, no matter what happens. We too readily take in information and just spit it back out as if it were always true. Find out what you believe,
and stick by it. Even better stand up for what you believe in. Look at the various movements over time, and what these people fought for. For example, the right to vote. People fought and died for this opportunity, and we can even find the decency to know who is running. You don't like the war? Stop just saying shit and do something about it. You don't like it that much, well there are measures you can take.

Values
When I was growing up, there were family values everywhere. From Step by Step to Full House. We made fun of dysfunctional families and glorified the good old fashioned ones. I know that this is getting harder and harder to deal with, taking into account longer work days, single parent homes and the need for both parents to work. But there are things that you can do. For one, don't have a kid until you're ready. Duh! Geniuses. But if you do decide to have one, how about you teach them some manners. Don't hesitate to put your kid in their place. Yeah they may cry, and who cares if they embarrass you at the store. You need to teach your kids that they can't do whatever they want, and that there is something out there called manners. How about you reorganize your priorities, and put family a little bit higher up there. Thanks. Also, there is such thing as American values, when was the last time these values were reinforced, revised or even spoken of. Can we recall what they are?

Safety
We lack the sense of safety. Or maybe it is just because we are so insecure. When was the last time you saw more than 4 or 5 groups of people come through your house on Halloween. When was the last time you talked to someone you were stuck in an elevator with or you bump into. All these electronics have shut us off from each other. We text instead of call, we walk past without a nod or a smile and we had to create a law just to help others out. I'm talking good Samaritans, we should not have to be forced to good things. Is it that hard to help another person out. We've been molded to act like this so break the fuckin mold. I mean, everyone is a little too stuck on self image to realize, that life is so much more than, material goods. What's the point in having all this shit if you're not having fun. Meet people, learn what they've been through, and understand that the world doesn't revolve around you.


I don't know what you think. But this is what I think. So say what you will, it is all opinion. In fact, I'd love to hear what your thoughts are. Put me in my place, I don't mind it, but don't mind me if I do the same to you