Is The American Dream Still Possible

Is the American Dream Still Possible? There are 318.9 million people living in the United States and every citizen has the desire to fulfil their own American Dream. The traditional American Dream is a common concept known by all citizens but is viewed differently by each individual. Every American is different and believes they can be granted their dream or denied it. The American Dream means having the chance to live your dreams and committing yourself to the country that grants you so many opportunities. The American Dream is a reality; no matter who you are or what you do the dream never leaves. Some citizens struggle to accept that the dream is still there because of modern society and how it contributes to things such as financial instability.

Obama notes “…because in generous America you don’t have to be rich to achieve potential” (79). In that statement even the current President of the United States knows that the dream is still out there and not even one’s financial status can change that. In America anything is possible and money will not change anything because everyone has an equal opportunity to pursue their dream. In regards to achieving one’s dream, the Declaration of Independence has a significant effect on not only American history but also the equal opportunity to achieving an American Dream. In The Declaration of Independence Thomas Edison addresses the concerns the American citizen had with Britain. Edison and many others worked for freedom for these people and risked their life doing it. The document declares the following, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” (59). This shows that all men are equal and have equal opportunities to achieve their dream no

Those citizens have the mindset that the American Dream just is not possible in modern society. Is the American Dream Still Possible by David Wallechinsky addresses multiple view points from different Americans who don’t think the dream is accessible any longer. The excerpt states, “ But many average Americans are struggling- squeezed by rising costs, declining wages, credit-card debt and diminished benefits, with little left over to save for retirement” (55). Wallechinsky is correct in his statement that many Americans struggle. Most Americans come across problems that could potentially destroy their American Dream but the ones who succeed are the ones who don’t lose hope. The ariticle also says, “It’s not the way life is anymore. I used to believe I was responsible for my own destiny. But it’s not that simple. Now its faith and fortitude” (58). The previous quote is faulty because each individual is responsible for their own destiny, faith and fortitude have nothing to do with that. Many argue that things such as credit-card debt get in the way and make it impossible to achieve their dreams but they just have to work harder and not give up. Those credit-card bills shouldn’t limit them, if anything it should make the citizen want to work harder instead of giving up and assuming their dream has