I Am Proud of My Country

Authors Note-- This essay had the topic, Are you proud of your country. I also have an opportunity to submit it in a contest. I don't  know if I want to enter it or not. Please let me know what you think after you've read my essay.

A flag waving in the wind, welcoming all who come, the innocence of the nature, around the states. I am very proud of my country. We are very privileged and often take things for granted, meanwhile other counties, such as Haiti, have so little. Americans need to realize how much we have and what we can offer the world. Our best country in the world because when you look around America there’s always something I can be proud of: beauty, freedom, or and every day privileges.

When I look at the mountains, I see beauty. And the forest provides the same sensation. Most countries do not have the chance to see this beauty. The either live in hot, cold or in-between climates. They don’t have the chance to travel to other climates. Therefore, I am proud that America has such a variety of landforms and that I have a chance to see them all. Although there’s more to be proud of than just what I see.

Another thing I am proud of is all the rights American citizens have. We can say what we believe; practice whatever religion we would like to. The feeling of waking up and getting to be myself, is amazing. Other country’s citizens live their whole life not stating what they believe because they’d get arrested, take some Middle Eastern countries ruled my dictators. I’m so appreciative of what rights I have, and every day I live.

I am proud that I live in a house with electricity, running water, and cooking appliances. My family and I are lucky to have so much, especially when there are homeless people in our country and in other countries too. I know that being homeless is not something to be proud of. But I am proud of all the people who assist the less fortunate. Americans have compassion, which is hard to find in difficult times. If every country did this our world would be harmonic. It’s not realistic, yet it is a dream I have.

Of course some people would argue that America has too many problems, and cannot see past them, to dream. I disagree with that statement completely. Every country has issues but it doesn’t really matter. What matters is how the country plans to solve these problems. And America solves its problems with wits and compassion towards others. Therefore I am proud of my country and proud to be an American.