Reflection

            America has been facing the problem that not enough of its residents are involved in the important issues of the country today. This country was founded on the principal that is it to be run by the people and for the people, but when the people do not care to take action and make any improvements, the system falls apart. I believe voting to be one of the larger issues we are facing right now. We now live in an era that makes us think that everything needs to be fast. From fast foods, to loading a webpage, to even having a car wash, we want it done now. However when it comes to voting, research needs to be done. This can be a time consuming task as it requires taking a look at all the different candidates and their views for dozens of different positons. The quickest and most favorable form of obtaining this information is from the news. However, the news is often coated in scandals and runs primarily on the premise of keeping the viewers’ attention instead of educating them. While I believe America to be a great country, if its citizens were to come together in a more organized fashion the country could be even further improved upon. I included some examples of well-known people who have made a change in overall community of the nation, as well as small, rural communities. This shows that anyone can make a difference. It doesn’t matter your education or background; if you have a belief you can let your voice be heard and make a difference in your community. In writing this paper I realized how important a community really is to us as a society. When we come together to help each other we all benefit and gain friendships and knowledge. Community is at its heart a wonderful thing and needs to be recognized more by the people. Not everyone will contribute to their respective communities, but when even a one more person joins in to contribute, it can have a great effect on the overall society. I believe that when people come together for a common good, not only can a task get done, but it can change the way other people think and pave the way for a better future.