In our country, we cannot have a system that restricts who is a citizen merely by where they are born. We should instead pursue judgement of character as the paramount criterion. Instead of worrying whether or not someone is from the US and isn't an illegal immigrant, we should instead look to those who will make our society better. that's the kind of people we want making our decisions, that's the kind of citizen we need in America. Rigidity in who we call a citizen or not a citizen will restrict who can take part in benefiting the nation, a situation America cannot afford to pursue.
This does not mean we will let all illegals in and legalize them. No, but it does mean we need to have a new outlook on citizenship. We want people to pursue active citizenship, trying to benefit society, no matter who they are or where they are from. This can be a call to action for all Americans to step up and help society.
We hope, that one day in America, we will consider a citizen not just someone born in this country, or looks like they are from this country, but whether they want to improve and benefit this country. In order to become a great nation, we must have great people. In order to establish such a nation, we must all take action in our respective communities. We must usher in a new age where Americans must take pride in their country, take pride in their work, and take pride in calling themselves citizens of the United States of America. After all, we are not Whites, or Blacks, Caucasians, or Hispanics, legal or illegals, or even Democrats or Republicans. Instead, we are Americans. Though in will not be easy, we should all yearn for the day when everyone here in the United States of America will truly be United, and then we can truly call ourselves America.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Embrace Challenges to Fix Problems in Society
Problems face our society every day. At times, these problems seem overwhelming, as if they can't be fixed. If we are to improve society and make it stronger, we need to embrace these challenges and fix our problems. Many politicians shirk away from bold action when it is needed. While there is a time for prudence and patience, there are also times when we need actions. The status quo will remain forever, if we do not get our acts together. We all have the power to change society. Let's take action when action is needed most.
Christianity and Islam
Today, Islam and Christianity are often divided, portrayed as enemies in a quest for world dominance. The relationship, though, is more complicated than that. If we are to truly understand the workings of Christianity, or in many of our cases, Islam, we need to learn about each of them. Where they came from. What the worship. What they believe. Many of us unjustly discriminate against others merely because we do not understand them. They in turn, judge us because they do not understand us either. Radicals dominate the news, but most people are not radicals. They're just people.
Both Christianity and Islam stated from humble origins, are were effectively spread by peaceful means, such as traders or merchants. The peaceful spread of ideas was critical, as well as openness to other ethnic groups. In understanding that Christianity and Islam are in many ways the same and were both spread (and coexisted) at times peacefully, the world can one day hope to live peacefully with two powerful, insightful ideologies
We have much to learn from Islam's and Christianity's rich histories. Misunderstanding creates fear and anger amongst both parties. Christian-Muslim interaction is of paramount importance as the US, a predominantly Christian nation, fights in three Muslim countries to date. The stability of the region depends on how well we interact with them, and how we understand them.
With harmony, there is reason for optimism. With less disagreement, we can fight the world's problems with a combined moral purpose. To unite the world and dissolve the boundary of miscommunication that exists between many Christians and Muslims, an understanding must be reached. An understanding that reaches beyond our own religious beliefs, and understanding that reaches beyond faith.
Both Christianity and Islam stated from humble origins, are were effectively spread by peaceful means, such as traders or merchants. The peaceful spread of ideas was critical, as well as openness to other ethnic groups. In understanding that Christianity and Islam are in many ways the same and were both spread (and coexisted) at times peacefully, the world can one day hope to live peacefully with two powerful, insightful ideologies
We have much to learn from Islam's and Christianity's rich histories. Misunderstanding creates fear and anger amongst both parties. Christian-Muslim interaction is of paramount importance as the US, a predominantly Christian nation, fights in three Muslim countries to date. The stability of the region depends on how well we interact with them, and how we understand them.
With harmony, there is reason for optimism. With less disagreement, we can fight the world's problems with a combined moral purpose. To unite the world and dissolve the boundary of miscommunication that exists between many Christians and Muslims, an understanding must be reached. An understanding that reaches beyond our own religious beliefs, and understanding that reaches beyond faith.
Innovation
America must encourage innovation in business and in government. The best ideas sometimes come from unlikely sources, and the government must foster ways to take risks and test ideas in the private and public sectors. This means encouraging a break from the status quo. Innovators defy normal, and come up with trailblazing new ideas. Small businesses are great incubators of innovation, and strengthening them will also strengthen innovation. Reform to the patent system to eliminate frivolous patents easily and make it easier to submit legitimate ones could also go a long way towards encouraging innovation.
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