Youth's Perspective Aligns with European Views

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First of all, I'm finally able to (b)log in! (Pun intended.)

Second of all, I think that it is ridiculous to look at history four years at a time, and then be disappointed that there hasn’t been more change. It takes an extraordinary amount of time for people to truly change their views on what are considered “controversial” institutions in our society.

I think that president Obama’s election and reelection have drastically changed how the world views our nation, as it signaled a public, proud and poignant end to the racist genocide we carried out within the past three hundred years. European countries were able to see that are not only changing, but also capable of change. However, because of our international image of a unilateralism, military views on social institutions such as religion and homosexuality, I think it is normal that they remain weary of the U.S. The only progressive part of our country is our demand for democratic nations around the world.

I think the article made a good point in noting that the younger generations are promoting a more and more progressive view, and older beliefs will eventually die out. I think this is partially due to the fact that Americans did not think of themselves as “regressive” until the social media phenomenon that has changed the world in recent years.

This country was founded on the principle that people would have sexual, religious, and civil freedom. I feel that some Americans still do not fully understand the extent of those foundations.