The Land of Opportunity
I feel that America is less becoming the land of opportunity and more the land of entitlement. Especially if you belong to a minority. Now I know that some of you reading this are going to cry racist, but before you do just read the rest of the article then form your opinion of me.
Whatever happened to "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." These words were spoken by John F.Kennedy, of course, who arguably was the greatest president that inspired change in this country. It seems to me that people think that there government owes them a living. That they are entitled to a good living in America. Well, everyone is guaranteed the opportunity to make a good living and find the American dream but no one is entitled to it. Through all of my experiences I have noticed that the only way to get what you want in this country is to work for it. Doors are open only to those willing to open them. I wont argue that some in power try to lock those doors or sometimes remove them completely but it is our responsibility as citizens to monitor and remove such offenders from power.
The government in this country is nothing more than a body that administers laws. Laws that ensure everyone is playing on an even playing field. Once the field is leveled then it becomes the individuals responsibility to pick up the ball and fight through all opposition to achieve their desired goal. The government is nothing more than the referee making sure the rules are being followed. What I have a problem with is when the government starts granting help to certain individuals based on their status in society. When government grants are given to minorities just because they are a minority is the very definition of racism. People just ignore it because it is the type of racism that helps an individual instead of hurt them. I, just as most free thinking people, do not believe in racism but I don't believe it should exist in any form. Even if it is helpful to the individual. Everyone should be given an equal opportunity to succeed in this country.
Equal opportunity does not mean equal entitlements. The only thing as Americans that we are entitled to is the opportunity to succeed.
