By the time summer came along Rafael had to get a job washing windows to help out his family survive. ... Many people illegally come across borders to be in this "Land of the Free," but how free is it? Is Rafael free to go to the major Private schools in his town, or is he able to even become accepted to a recognized University? ... Class hand in hand with racism help in causing the disruption of attaining the Dream. ... Financial aid helps out with tuition books and any other needs of an underprivileged student. ...

• Word Count: 2472
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Everyone just sat and watched. ... The Red Cross, Hospitals from Cities and States beyond were put on call and fireman, policeman, and the National Guard all in relief to try and offer some help to an almost completely helpless situation. ... Freedom was beginning to be as free as your ability to not look like Osama Bin Laden in the United States for a while. Something that sat in my mind, when this happened, was the fact of how the US is going to go about this so-called "War On Terrorism." ...

• Word Count: 2239
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

This led me to ask about how he got help when he needed it. ... After asking about his classes I asked about they helped him in his profession. ... Instead he said he planned to get a good job and earn money to help his family. ... "What did you do during your free time?... Moments later he came back with a cup of ice cream, took the remote and sat back down to watch his show again. ...

• Word Count: 1502
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

I sat in my living room the other day and was able to watch our military strategically bomb Baghdad Live. ... According to the Department of Homeland Security, "Operation Liberty Shield is a comprehensive national plan designed to increase protections for America's citizens and infrastructures while maintaining the free flow of goods and people across our border with minimal disruption to our economy and our life" (1).The first line of defense is at our own borders. ... He hoped that by preparing and educating the children he would help in the long run by preparing the children with the t...

• Word Count: 2830
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

People say it helps them identify with their roots and their culture. I suppose I could call myself Irish or Norwegian American, but I doubt it would help me identify with a family culture that I know nothing about. ... I was working in the auto sales industry for a time and I watched as many young couples and families sat in the finance manager's office and actually reworked their home/family budget just to get a nicer sound system in a car that was already costing them twenty percent or more of the monthly income for payments. ...

• Word Count: 3593
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School