It's the American way.
One of my friends always responds with this statement when I ask why he does the things he does.
One day I asked him his definition of the American way. Needless to say, he couldn't give me a definition.
Therefore, I'm going to give you my definition.
The American way is hard work and imagination. Everyone has a different path to follow - that's what keeps America growing and running.
Imagination made America colorful and helped build strong physical foundations while bringing abstract concepts into reality.
Hard work is equally important. Everything we have in America came with a price. Good or bad. America has been made from blood, sweat and tears. We should remember the lost and the survivors. To these people we owe thanks, and some we owe apologies.
Because of them, we should be motivated to work hard for our dreams. If we work hard together, we will one day have the answer to heal the world and each other.
In the end my friend was right: There is no definition of the American way because our paths are different. What is your American way? I'm just learning mine as are most of you.
America has become strong, powerful and beautiful because of people like you and me. Let's learn from our history to make a better future. It's the American way.
Kacey Hercules is a sophomore social work major and can be reached via e-mai at kah2x@mtsu.edu.
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