What's wrong with Americans?

Notice I said Americans, not America. I am thankful to have the privilege to grow up in such a free environment with so many possibilities. I think this country is wonderful. Nothing is perfect, and that includes our government. I might complain or disagree, but don't take that as meaning I don't appreciate the fact that I have the right to complain and disagree.

So, Americans. We are portrayed around the world as rude, fat, and lazy. Honestly, they are partially right. It comes down to one thing really. We are spoiled. Spoiled rotten. We have every advantage and we don't appreciate it. We are certain we deserve it, and that it is our right.

Now, it's not a terrible thing to have such conveniences. Where I think we stray is that we forget that some people don't have them. We are lucky to live in a place where we can take things such as food, electricity, and water for granted. Everyone has a car and can drive. As much as our health care system might be flawed, no one is denied emergency medical care. Schooling is free, and they provide free transportation for the children and even free meals if needed.

I have thought about this, and I feel that the biggest mistake people in the USA make, is that they forget what opportunities living here actually provides. Not everyone is going to be a millionaire, nor is it going to be easy to achieve such success. Being American does not grant you a free ride, nor do you deserve anything other than your basic freedoms. What you DO get, is the chance to succeed. No matter where you were born, who your parents are, what your childhood was like. If you really try, you can become almost anything. That is what makes the United States of America so fantastic.

Appreciate what you already have people before you strive for more.