Comments | comes_the_light: Proud To Be An American

comes_the_light

Proud To Be An American

Jul 04, 2007 20:52

Of all the things that define me the most, my nationality is perhaps one of the largest. As a citizen of the United States, it seems there is no where in the world I can go that other people don't know about my native land, its leader and its policies. Some people envy me for being an American, others are thankful they are not, but regardless, most ( Read more... )

american, pride, nationality, celebration, citizenship

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spacegirlnz July 5 2007, 04:47:26 UTC

I consider you quite lucky. I would *love* to live in America. But even though I want to I know New Zealand is my home, and always will be. I would like to be able to move between America and New Zealand as I please. I consider myself to be quite patriotic. I go to ANZAC day parades, and I do stuff on Waitangi day. I don't see them as *just* a day off school/work.

Did you do anything special for the 4th of July?

(Do you know where NZ is on the map? Do you know who our leader is?) =D

comes_the_light July 5 2007, 14:07:09 UTC

I think the sentiment you echo is widespread. I too would love to be able to come and go as I please. I have heard Cuban beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world, yet because of political sanctions, as an American citizen, I will probably never get to find out. In all of my travels, I have learned that first and foremost we are human beings who all want the same things: to be healthy, to have a livlihood able so support our family, to have opportunities for growth and personal enrichment, and to feel like we have left a growing legacy for our children. Period. To be able to experience other cultures without barriers is a luxury few people truly have ( ... )

spacegirlnz July 5 2007, 20:30:18 UTC

From my *very* limited experience traveling I think I found that as a New Zealander I can travel relatively easily. Especially within countries that are in the commonwealth. This is just what I've observed so I don't actually know 100%.

It sucks your 4th wasn't very exciting. But at least you did something. Do you get a full day off for the 4th?

And about not knowing Helen Clark, that's okay. A lot of people don't know. And I can't name that many either. Just a few of the bigger countries who are in the news all the time.