Words like, "commitment" and "future" constantly bombard high school students each and every day. We are asked to choose a major, plan our curriculum, decide what we want to do for the rest of our lives, and make decisions to affect the end result - a career. Seldom, however, are we queried about our commitment to our country. However, the terrorism inflicted on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, provides new opportunities and an obligation to reflect on how we can protect our most precious rights and freedoms.
The voice of democracy resounds at every athletic function I attend as bands and vocalists remind as of "broad stripes and bright stars" and the commitment our forefathers had for this country. When I think of the words to that great song, I question my commitment to my country.
Young children recite "The Pledge of Allegiance" daily at school, mimicking words that have little meaning for them. Looking back, those words held little meaning for me, other than the thrill of something memorized perfectly. Now, a few non-believers want to omit "under God" from our pledge. I take offense to this blatant disrespect of not only our nations forefather's languages but also to our Christian heritage.
All around me, there are citizens rising up against changes, and I realize that I must take part in order for my generation to be heard. In order for the people who will choose to rise up with me to be heard as well. It is as I grow up that I have begun to see the government stripping away our individuality, and replacing it with some mechanized robotic ideals of pride and commitment. Even human values have been replaced with a crude sort of animosity. But, still yet, we have yet to question why. I think it is the question that drives us to this lack of understanding. We know to an extent that our minds are being controlled by some force, though our comfort with it, keeps us from inquiring.
My commitment to America should be because of my love for this country. ... Americans have had their own commitments to this country, even before it was born. Those early commitments are why the American Revolution took place. ... Seeing such strong commitment to this country makes me wonder, "Why is my commitment not this strong?" ... So, why commit my self to America? ...
My commitment is to grasp that torch with two hands, run with it, never stopping, never tiring until I reach my destination. ... My commitment will last until my life mirrors the old saying: "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. ... My education is a big part of my commitment to America. ... They live as they should as an American, and that is enough to fulfill their commitment to America. ... This is my commitment to America. ...
This year's topic isMy Commitment to America's Future?. Although this is a somewhat broad topic, I got to thinking, what is wrong with America? ... So, my commitment to America's future is to point out the cracks in America's moral foundation that have been caused by our culture. ... , the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd says,I can see it inside, it's my heart that sees, not my eyes, and if you listen close I?ll tell you why, home is where the heart is, and my heart is at home with you.? ...
The only real problem left to solve is that since my country gave to the people, including myself, the chance to pursue happiness how can the favor be returned? ... Although Martin Luther mainly defended African Americans, his impact on the definition of freedom in America expands to every race and religion ever discriminated against. ... It is people like these that have shaped and molded America into the opportunistic country it is today. ... Because even though America seems to make the people by giving opportunity, it's the people in turn that make America as diverse and se...
"With my commitment to help us Americans, I believe that our future is looking incredibly superior," is a famous quote from one of our founding fathers. ... I think that cleaning slime off of the streets would help not only me, but would also help the outlook to America. I believe that another important factor of my commitment to Americas future is to help the needy children of this world. ... I personally feel bad when I see somebody that is needy, which is why this program is so important to my commitment. ... My commitment to Americas future is very important in my eyes, and should be...
Years ago my grandfather told me that he believes that he changed America from being in the World War II, and he wouldn't have it any other way. ... The people that fought for our freedom and independence were commitment to America's future; they had hope that we could be better and stronger. I love my freedom, and I will do anything to keep it, that's one of my commitments to America's future, to keep my freedom. ... I know that I am committed to America just like my grandfather, I might not be in any world wars, but I will change America, and I will have hope, I will ...
My Commitment to America's Future In spite of all of the health warnings, teenagers continue to get hooked on tobacco even though they all know that it is bad for them. It is therefore logical to conclude that a shallow knowledge of the health risks is not enough to convince teenagers not to ...
But America is also a religious country. For instance the American penny, "In God We Trust." ... I never thought any of this would happen to my family or friends. But it did happen, my good friend Travis got a call and soon after was stationed at a military camp. ... America is all about teamwork. ...
The ideal American family myth requires commitment from every member to his or her past, present and even to his or her future among the family. But in the essay, "Happy" by Joyce Oates, the commitment is only to the present neglecting the past and future. ... That is the American family definition; family members make commitments to and for themselves keeping only the present in mind while neglecting the past and the future. ... But I cannot form such an individualistic impression in my mind, even though I plan to settle in the United States, that the commitments are only to be made with the ...