anya's+reflection+2

I see Americans now, myself included, as dreaming of a nation that is no longer wracked by war. Americans are tired of the government ignoring their needs. I see the American dream as that of a peaceful and open-minded nation. Many people all over the country are protesting and speaking out against the injustices they see in our country. While protests have been continuously occurring throughout the country, I believe they are coming back with full force. People are protesting everything. They are protesting against the war, for gay rights, for environmental justice, for women’s rights, against immigration laws and many more causes. I see America today as a time of change. Americans are tired of taking a back seat to the government and social aspects of society. The new dream is of a better America, not just a better personal life. While those dreams still exist within each person, a collective action is commencing. Americans have been through harsh times the past nine years, and they are done standing idly by. An era of the power of the people is beginning. People are desperately searching for change; one such change was found in President Obama. However, this struggle for change is happening on both sides of the political spectrum. No matter the cause, people are going out and fighting for it. Even if you don’t agree with it, someone does. Someone is out protesting for or against it. The power of the people idea seems to grow in every person these days. Everyone wants to be a part of the change.

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