Commentary #1: American Discrimination

Freedom is a privilege that all Americans are blessed with, but it's also something that Americans take for granted and overtime abuse. Many recognized people fought for the American freedom in hope that one day everybody would be equal and that everybody would treat one another equally. People like Rosa Parks, Harriet Truman, and Martin Luther King Jr. all courageously put their lives at risk in hope that the future generations will have a brighter future. They all want to seek equality, to cease discrimination, and to promote unity. Yet it seems that their dream is actually far from being accomplished. It's true that people now have the freedom to make choices, do the things they want, and aim for a higher goal. Yet it's also true that people are not seeking enough equality, not ending discrimination, and not advocating unity.

Being given the simple word of freedom, many Americans still fail to achieve the simple dreams that others once fought for our freedom. What does it mean by fail? It means that there are people out there that still discriminates other race and ethnicity. It also means that there people that still treats females as a minority. It also means that people discriminate others because of their own choices. Shouldn't all of this come to an end already? Why must other race and ethnicity be laugh at and point out? Why should males always think that females are inferior and be best suited at home? Freedom gives people the ability to make choices, so why must other still discriminate when others have opposing views?

Instead Americans should stop all the discrimination, whether it be against someone's race, or against someone's opinion. Everyone is born different and this is what makes us and the world a unique place. People shouldn't be judgemental against others' race or ethnicity. Instead,we should all respect different races and their cultures. Back then it was the norm for females to stay at home and tend for her children and husband, but now things have changed. More females are seeking higher education and becoming more independent, and for this reason we should admire them for their independence. At the same time, we should respect other people's opinion, whether we agree or disagree. Many people show complete disagreement to situations regarding things like abortions and gay marriages. These are all personal situations, so why must the nation put their opinions and tainted eye at those that agree with matters like abortions and gay marriages? Simply put, this nation is far from accomplishing the dreams of Martin Luther King Jr. that one day we all can join hands, regardless of race or color. Being given too much freedom, we don't understand that there are some things that are meant to be respected and kept private. Shouldn't we ask ourselves if we have ever discriminate others or been discriminated by others? Who are we to judge others when in reality we are imperfect human beings? All in all, the fight that many people once fought for the termination of discrimination is actually the start of new discrimination among people. When will discrimination finally be over?