Innovative+America+Reflection

Some may think that Americans are too fearful of revolution, that we aren't willing to sacrifice in order to create change for ourselves in America. I would have to disagree. Through out America's recent history we have had multiple movements and revolutions, even here in the city of Chicago. NATO, Occupy Wall Street, and the Chicago Teachers Union's march that took place last week have all happened within the first half of 2012. As Americans we are all very attentive to the actions of our government, be it foreign policy or domestic policy, if a group of people find something wrong they are definitely willing to at least peacefully protest. Our country has witnessed widespread action from the Civil Rights Movement, the Riots on April 26, 1992, or the Occupy Movement above other movements that have taken place through out modern history. The men and women are willing to act and take advantage of the right of freedom of speech, and as seen in the NATO Summit in Chicago, the police forces are willing to protect that right as long as peace is intact. Coming together has also become so much easier. With the internet people are able to use Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for the easy access of reaching large audiences or even create their own websites. Americans have been, and will continue to progress and change because of the protesters and activists through out the country, and they are definitely willing to protest and form movements.

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