Every four years, a single person steps forward to deliver a speech. A speech of acceptance of the responsibility to lead our unified body of a single nation. It is fitting that over the course of 230 years, that every president has used this word, "NATION" to express our unification. Obama himself used this word most in his speech, a total of 15 times. But looking to where we've come in our government, how true is this?
In a sense, it is true. We are united as 50 states under one single large government. In this sense I guess it is politically correct to call ourselves a nation. However, we must also consider how much we are apart. The seperations between the upper and lower classes, and between the different cultures that exist apart from one another, neither with the perspective of problems that the others go through. In politics we see the constant feuding between two political parties, seeming to fight over who has control over rather than what should be done for the good of the people. More and more we see the government coming to a standstill, not willing to act.
I question: Are the consequences worse if the government passes a law that has some negatives and positives but does something, or if nothing is done at all?
Very interesting! I like how you not only consider how our nation is similar but also how it is different. I get really frustrated with how politicians seem to fight for control rather than what is best for the nation, and I am worried that there will come a day when new laws won't get passed at all...but I think that's a long way off...but I may be wrong...haha I don't know! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting post! I really like how you describe how divided this nation is despite being united under a single government. Personally, I think that whether or not the government should pass a bill depends on the situation. Before passing a bill, they must decide whether or not the positives outweigh the negatives, and only then can they take action.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really interesting, thought provoking post! I like that you point out that even though we are one "nation," we are in very many ways apart. It's hard to watch as a lot of politicians fight for power, not for what's right for our country. I hope it never gets to the extreme where no laws are passed at all, that would be even frustrating to watch.
ReplyDeleteWow, this post was so good! I like how you say, "I question" and then go into detail about what you question. It makes your post sound really professional, I think. I would say that it does depend on the situation, but I think a law that does some good things is better than not having a law at all.
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