Being an American Simply put, the American concept is to do things better than everyone else. Discontent with how England ran things in their country, people traveled to America because they believed they could govern a better country than England could. When the colonists grew tired of how England ran things in the colonies, they drove them out by force, because they believed they could do things better. Serving 50 years as a federal judge, Learned Hand spoke out against dictatorships in his speech “The Spirit of Liberty”, “A society in which men recognize no check upon their freedom soon becomes a society where freedom is the possession of only a savage few; as we have learned to our sorrow.” Addressed in 1944, this line refers to Hitler and other dictators who were leading their countries terribly. Americans take pride in how their citizens are treated by the government. People want to come to America so they can be the best they can, and …show more content…
One of his famous quotes, “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat” displays not only christian values, but I believe this also relates to the idea that our way is the best. Reagan also increased the military budget a considerable amount during the time he served as president. Another common American motto is that bigger is better. Why own a small truck when you can have large one? Why get the 12oz when you can 32oz? Why get the 5 round magazine when you can get ones with 30? Because bigger is better. Even if you think the military budget was overcompensating, it is undeniable that it fits the American