2006-06-28 10:20:21 · 19 answers · asked by Finnale 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Freedom to ask and answer questions like this
2006-06-28 10:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by jhrkickin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the point of the American dream is not the material things, exactly, but more the idea that people have the total freedom to get these things, and the freedom to work for better.
2006-06-28 18:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Assassins," the musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman. Seriously, check it out -- but if you get the CD, get the 1991 Off-Broadway Cast, not the horrible 2004 Revival version. (The 2004 version has Neil Patrick Harris doing a very good turn as the Balladeer, but the rest of the cast ranges from good to ridiculous -- the guy playing Guiteau sounds like Wally Gator -- and the 1991 recording has the scene with Booth and Oswald.)
2006-06-28 17:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jay H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never thought of the American Dream in material terms. Rather, I've always looked at it as the opportunity to achieve both material and non-material items. I may not die with a million dollars, a great family, or peace and satisfaction, but no one can keep me from trying to get them.
2006-06-28 17:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The intangible idea not of material wealth itself, but the raw potential to be born into any socioeconomic status and move into any other socioeconomic status. In other words, the big house doesn't pop into my head, but what does is the fact that the big house could be owned by someone who was born in a shack with no running water who worked hard to give their children what they did not have.
2006-06-28 17:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by julz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! It is the great experiment in human freedoms, life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The material assets you mention are all just results of that pursuit, but the real treasure is the freedom which allow it.
2006-06-28 17:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Liberty!! Especially religious liberty! We live in one of the few countries where we are not persecuted or killed because of what we believe. I am a Christian with several friends in other places that have such a hatred for religion that they have to live in fear for their lives every day. I hope I am not the ONLY person that doesn't think of material things.
2006-06-28 17:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by itsme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhhhh the fact that i'm free to pursue that dream of material wealth comes to mind.
2006-06-28 17:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by whisper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wife and 2 kids.
2006-06-28 17:24:56 · answer #9 · answered by John Deere Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, peace, a beautiful family and a husband to share my life with oh and an adorable family pet.
2006-06-28 17:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥♥ Pink ♥♥♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋