I went to D.C. for a family vacation and it was a very interesting trip. I actually have a new appreciation for America, well not exactly this America, but the America people were hoping for. I wanted to protest outside the White House, just because I’ve always wanted to, but we didn’t have time. We spent all 3 days exploring our nation’s capital, and I loved it! I don’t know a lot about politics because when I listen I get angry and tune everything out, a bad habit of mine; however, I think I began to understand why so many people think America is great and why so many people are willing to lose their lives for America. America presents a lot of wonderful opportunities, it was built from the ground up; of course many lost their lives during the process, but some would say that’s the price of freedom. (I’m not one of those people) People saw America as a place where they could live comfortably and raise their children, and it is that….for some. Some can’t even afford to do that, but is it the government’s fault, or is it society’s fault? And can those two things be separated? Should they be separated? I don’t know the answer to any of those questions, but they have been on my mind for the past couple of days. We met a man, who was giving tours, and he talked about people listening to 3 hour debates between government officials, and they listened because they were interested in what they had to say. Now, some Americans would rather here what’s happening with an actress or actor, is it because we are disgusted with our government, or is it because people’s values have changed? Is it the government, or is it the people who make up the society?
