Are We United Today Essay

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On July 4, 1776 we became what is known as The United States of America. The word united is defined as joining together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings. In order to stay united we as Americans have to come together as one and talk about problems. The biggest problem can be fixed by just sitting down and talking. First, let’s reflect on our past to see where we have been and where we have came. April 12, 1861 our country became divided. It was like a line was drawn in the dirt dividing the North from the South. The civil war had begun. Brothers took arms against brothers, fathers against sons, and Uncles against nephews. The only talking that was going on with each other was giving the orders to fire upon one another, …show more content…

Well there are many examples that can prove we are, but there also many examples that can prove why we aren’t. Let’s take the Trump vs. Hillary Campaign for instance. We as the people have the right to choose who we would like to be elected as president. However, many people believe their opinion is higher than others. When Donald Trump was elected as our 45th president it unleashed an uproar. Once again this country became divided and still is now. Political parties formed groups to defend who they wanted as president. For the Democrats ANTIFA, Black Lives Matter, and even some media. For the right there are the Veterans, Right wing extremist, and some media. All of these groups are trying to protest their points, but none of them are doing it the right way. Antifa literally comes to rallies with sticks and beats their opponents supporters. Right Wing Extremist do the same thing to the left. None of them talk to each other. They all just stand on their preconceived opinions and form tunnel vision. Studies have shown that if people would just sit down and talk their problems out then their would be less violence and more acceptance. My hope is that one day we as Americans can get to that point of being civil to each other

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