What does it mean to be an american?

Answer 1

This is what being an American means to me:

In 2005 when Harold Pinter won the Nobel Peace Prize for verbally abusing the United States, I knew...

I knew that I loved all my brothers and sisters. I knew I loved every inch of the beloved soil I call home. I knew I loved to breathe the fresh winds of freedom and contentment in my lungs.

I realized in that moment that I loved everything about my homeland, my country of birth, The United States of America. I love and accept the good and the bad of Her; just as I love and adore the good and the bad of my children. Neither my children or my country is perfect and I do cherish and adore them both; for That truly is what makes them who and what they are...

My thoughts turned and I thought of my father-in-law who was a POW in France during WWII, my uncles whom I never knew who died in that war, others who returned as disabled veterans, and my big brother who nearly died in another. I felt thankful for their sacrifice and proud to have known and loved them, to have been a part of their lives. Then I felt sad...

Sad that I would have to teach my children that the world hates them. That their generation will not safely travel the world because, as we all know, hate always breeds intolerance and violence. Then with sweet relief in that moment, I remembered... I remembered how beautiful my country truly is.

They will not need to travel the world to know of other cultures, of other natural beauties, for this country has everything they could ever wish for and more. Every culture and every diversity, every type within the spectrum of extremities, it is contained within these coasts. Can't help but smile because my friend is Japanese, another is Korean, my husband French and British, I am Irish and German on my mother's side, Native American on my Father's, my newest nephew is of African descent, four uncles are Native American. One family member is a Retired General in the Army, another is a Colonel who just left the Pentagon a few months before the bombings. My family is surely the melting pot and America is her heart...

With a smile of content I remembered to never forget that through it all, Her red white and blue flag flies tall. All my needs are met, and I am fulfilled by this awe inspiring land I call home...

We are blessed.. And as much as they may try, not the Harold Pinter's of the world nor any others can ever take away that which is contained within our hearts...

Answer 2

You are born in American so you are an American. What else is there? What does it mean to be a British?

Answer 3

Being lucky enough to be born in America...I am VERY PROUD!!! It's faith in our country, pride in our freedom, love for our people, trust in our government, to stand together, fight together, and lay our lives down for what we believe. I am proud to call myself an American because I am free...I have peace in my country. I can lay my head down at night knowing I am safe, knowing that I matter, knowing that I am part of an enormous important country that has done so much good. I know that I can speak my mind, go where I want, dream, achieve all that my heart desires. I know that my country is great and the people in it are even greater. I know that above all the racial lines, economic lines, stereotypes, and hardships I am American!!!

God Bless America!

Answer 4

If I were abroad and someone asked me my nationality, I would be afraid to say I am American. Maybe if I am among people who haven't been devastated by American aggression, I would admit my nationality but add that I am ashamed of American foreign policy and I have cried bitter tears for the people whose lives were devastated by the Bush administration. I would remind the people that he was never elected president and he is a greedy little coward.

Answer 5

To be born in America

Answer 6

Some one born in America, the continent not only USA

Answer 7

it means you were born in america

Answer 8

Never having to say you're sorry.
To anyone.
Ever.

Answer 9

it means to be ignorant, arrogant fool who thinks he/she owns the world and every body else owe them.

Answer 10

it means to be fool and stubborn and arrogant..