Does america really respect the things itsays it values?

Question

values like freedom, equality, secruity, justice etc.

Answer 1

Yes, we do. We just have to fight (within our own ranks sometimes, and sometimes others) who do not respect our values. We are human, we are not perfect. But at least we are trying. Freedom is not always free, and our Constitution is not a suicide pact. But we do endeavor to make and uphold laws that will guarantee freedom, equality, security, and justice. There will always be people "trying the system". There will always be people whose only goal is to destroy everything that we have created. And again, sometimes that comes from within our own ranks. That does not mean we give lip service to our values. If we did, I believe this country would be in a far worst situation. If you are looking for a perfect Utopia, you won't find it anywhere a human dwells.

Justice, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Answer 2

First, America is a country, not a person, thus, it doesn't "respect" or value"or sneeze, for that matter. Those are things individuals do.

So, you're asking about the behavior of the government, then, no. This administration especially, but it has long been the case that the government has worked against the sorts of values you list.

If you're talking about the people, well, people vary; many of us do truly respect and work for freedom, equality, justice, etc. others not so much.

20 years ago, or so, Bill Moyers (journalist on PBS) went to Central Park, and showed people a copy of the Bill of Rights (with the title removed), read this or that amendment, and asked them what they thought.

Not only did they not recognize the text as constitutional amendments, but many rejected the ideas expressed in them.

Alarming, to say the least. Doesn't speak well of our educational system, does it?

But that doesn't mean that NO Americans understand or value such rights.

So the answer is yes and no.

Answer 3

America used to value freedom, equality, security, justice, etc. The "fore fathers" of this country wrote documents so that the citizens can have these things. It don't really apply to the American blacks or American Indians. Today we are in a different time. We are dealing with people who are very selfish and greedy. Our politicians promise so much but deliver so little or nothing. It is up to us as The People to call them on it.

Remember last year US citizens and residents voted for democrats for the House of Representatives because of the Iraqi War. The government had to take notice.

Answer 4

Depends on the persons' values in my opinion,, I am a greatly in love with this country, very proud to be here. Supportive, thankful, and get teary eyed when I hear the national anthem. I respect the law. I don't respect the behaviors of some of those in high political positions, I just don't understand what some of them are thinking. I do support others from other countries living here, I feel they should have to learn the language and have health checks first. I am supportive of our borders being protected. And I wonder if Al Gore is right about what we are doing to our planet as a whole. I suppose I also feel that if I keep a positive attitude about our country then maybe it just might be contagious.

Answer 5

To the best of our ability we value freedom, equality, ETC. Of course all of these things are to a certain limit due to keep life humane, and for respect to others. Anywhere you go there will be the "Bad Apples", but a large group of the Americans try to do the right thing-as well as fight for our freedom.

I think you need to be more specific, so you question can be better answered.

Answer 6

No. It that were true we would have people taking their freedom for granted and protesting all the time.
Equality only exists for some as a convenience.
Security/Justice applies to criminals. Nowadays, victims are statistics and criminals are victims.

Answer 7

It is difficult to think of America (I assume you mean the United States) as an entity with a unified point of view. If you are asking whether or not the current U.S. government respects these values, I think there is a lot of evidence that it does not. However, there are many people and innstitutions in the U.S. who do and sadly, their government does not represent their views.

Answer 8

It's half and half. People don't realize what they have until they've lost it and most people don't sit and empathize what other countries don't have and what we do. I think to respect them you need to lose them and I'd say a majority of people in this country have all the freedom they want--they just dont realize it.

Answer 9

only if you are very rich and an old white guy.
then maybe.
but in a country were slavery still was a thing until the 1980's
or so, well in short i can't think that they would value those four things for everybody

Answer 10

In word, not in deed. The historical records is consistent.