Who takes pride in being an American citizen ? Why?

Question

What are you proud of?

For American Citizen's ONLY PLZ

Answer 1

I'm proud that as an American citizen, I don't have to like how my government is behaving. I don't even have to pretend to like how my governmetn is behaving. I can educate myself on the issues and have a voice at any time, and such behavior is both expected and welcomed. People died so I would have the ability to do that.

That's why, despite my more socially liberal beliefs, you'll never see me burn a flag or disrespect an american solider.

Answer 2

First of all, is the asker of the question an American citizen? There are many things to be proud of in being an American. We feed the world, that's a pretty good start. We also seem to keep the world up and running economically which is kind of a big deal. I know these things are petty considering all the horrible things the Americans do, but they are just a couple of things to be proud of. I am also proud that our country allows us to ask questions like this. It is GOOD to have debate and not one point of view forced on citizens. I think it is in that little thing called the Constitution and those ten ammendments (not commandments); I believe they are called the BIll of Rights, is something else to be pretty proud of. I'm proud of freedom. And while there are some in our government and other places that would like to take away freedom, it will not happen because we as a nation have perservered through tougher times than these So throw your american hating words at us. We do not heed such anger and dismay. Instead we will continue to get better, not to beat the world into submission, but to help lift those in need to better futures.

Answer 3

I'm proud on the ideals of our forefathers, those who had the vision of a government by the people, not a monarchy or dictatorship. We are protected by an all volunteer military. Men & women who felt a call to provide security for our nation, and they've done so better than any other military in the history of the earth.
As still a young nation in the context of world history, America has been a world leader for decades. People have developed a tendancy to criticize the US, but that criticism is sharply contradicted by the flow of immingrants over our borders.
We may not get everything right all the time, but there is still no nation around that does it betther than the United States of Amerca.

Answer 4

I'm proud of being an American and it's because of the opportunities that are offered here. My grandfather came to Ellis Island, spoke very little English but learned, raised a large family during the Depression. My dad had to drop out of school in the 7th grade during the Depression to get a job and help with the family but he also went on to having a job and raising a family. Me, I have a college degree and am doing better than my father ever imagined. Thats what makes this country great. We are not stuck on the level we're born in but can move up if we have the drive and courage to do it. No one, not the president, not Congress, not governors or mayors, no one can dictate your future except you. How many other countries can say that even today? No caste system, no nobility or aristocracy, and it doesn't even matter if you were born in this country or not. Anyone can make it.

Answer 5

i am not an american citizen, only an american legal resident (i'm swedish). But I love it here and I can totally see why people are so proud of being american citizens. This is the greatest country in the world to live in.

Answer 6

I think that most or all military families that I have met take pride in being American citizen's and most of the time they LIKE our president no matter who he is. We have more freedoms here than we can ever imagine. We should be grateful.

Answer 7

I do but I don't.

I do because I'm glad I have the opportunity to pass through the class of my parents to make my own niche in my own class. I'm glad I have the opportunity to buy a nice home, marry the person I want to, pick which pets I want, name my own children and pick the career I will eventually have.

I have the opportunity to further my education from the basic level (which I am also glad to have since many people don't even have the chance to complete a high school standard education). I can vote for who I want without having to worry about being killed on the way home from the polls. I'm glad I can bury my dead pet in my backyard without the worry of someone digging him up so they can feed their family.

As a female I can wear what I want (always in taste), go where I want, with whomever I want and I don't have to be worried about being shunned, stoned or put on trial for doing so. I can travel anywhere I want, with the proper paperwork and vaccinations. I have a certificate of my birth, my own social security number, my own bank account and personal identification under my belt. I am guaranteed a fair lawsuit if I should ever have to go to court, which will either be judged by a fair judge, who I would not have any relationship with beforehand or I will be judged by nonjudgmental peers (who would also have no relationship with me beforehand either).

I can be lazy for a day and not have to worry about handling a farm or getting water for a village. I don't have to slaughter animals if I don't want to. I have the choice of doing something and not doing something. I can fall in love, break it off, fall in love again - forever repeating the circle if I choose. I can move across the state or across the country of my own freewill without having to worry about how my family will cope without me or if I am even allowed to in the first place. We have a great military that fight across seas. They do this for the people at home do not have to risk their lives also.

I dislike being an American for the following reasons: American Supremacy. Americans continually think they are better than everyone else (and there is a LOT of everyone else out there).

They feel that they can press their religious, economically, governmental and cultural beliefs on anyone in the world. And if someone disagrees with America - America gets mad and demands that they agree and if they do not they will use force to make them agree. Americans automatically assume anyone asking about America is American and is dumb, for they should already know EVERYTHING about America. In fact, the whole world should teach American History for it is the "best country in the world". If a country does not teach American History - America should automatically declare war and press their educational beliefs on them as well. As you can tell, American Supremacy is one of my biggest pet peeves and is the main reason why I don't like being an American.

People who come in contact with an overzealous American assume everyone in America is just like them and usually have no interest in thinking otherwise. That causes people to assume every American thinks they are the best - when that is just not true.

Also, the current government is depressing. I'm a Democrat and greatly despise far-right Republicans. I miss the times when America had clean foreign affairs. I miss the time when the quote "speak softly but carry a big stick" was understood. I miss not having a war that we shouldn't be in - that we shouldn't have started under false pretenses. I miss truly being able to say what I want, when I want, to whomever I want without the fear of being sent to court for treason under the Patriot Act.

As I said before I am proud to be an American but I am also ashamed.

Answer 8

i Hate it r now the us sucks thy no noting abut noting
and yes I'm a us citizen born and rads but UT the us has don to my family is not Rita

Answer 9

Not me.
But I am proud that I am Australian

Answer 10

I do.... just about everything...