To be an american citizen means more than just hamburgers, french fries, and football. Its being an honorable, upstanding citizen who obeys the law and accepts the consequences for ones actions. Its also knowing that you are free to choose, think, and act in whatever way you choose, and that you are not forced to live in a certain way or believe in a certain thing. To be an american citizen also means that we have rights.... I like that.
In the introduction to Rereading America it talks about critical thinking and cultural myths. I don't know about you, but i could definitely try to see other points of view more often in connection with other cultures and certain ideas. I like the fact that you can have an opinion about something and feel very strongly about it, and at the same time be able to see the other side of the argument and respect it. Often times when i study the other side of the argument my perspective changes and occasionally i change my opinions. I think this book will help me to be able to see more clearly both sides to an argument or matter of opinion.
I am excited about this class because i want to become more tolerant of others and the way they think, even if i don't agree or see "eye to eye" with them. Being able to step back and see the big picture will be beneficial. I think Rereading america will help with this. This is also one reason why i love being an american citizen because we can use our minds, critically think, and voice our opinions.
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Very nice. I appreciate your optimism at being able to learn, respect, accept or tolerate opinions differing from your own. It's humble to admit that you're willing to change and learn when opportunity dictates.
ReplyDeleteKael dude, You're the man!
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