This was a very interesting post here Allison, and there are many points that I agree with you full-heartedly. In America, there is such a great political divide between people, even with things that aren’t really related to politics such as Coronavirus. There is a great divide between people who want to come together as a community and collectively combat this virus, and those who choose to not wear a mask and comply with CDC guidelines and make our situation even worse. It is only a matter of time where people realize it’s not about them, but rather about the safety of others who are more vulnerable to this virus than others. Even with this, somehow were are all “connected” together through the American Creed. We are all connected through our identity of being an American, and our goal to achieve and become better people, but there will be some sort of divide between the American population.

Allison, I agree with you when you said, “Americans value the opportunity to achieve their goals even if their starting line is not the same.” Not everyone in America has the same economic and social status. Some people are more privileged than others. Though this may not seem fair nor ideal, it is the inevitable truth. Nonetheless, many Americans continue to try and work hard for their dreams. For example, a student from a small town and a student from a big city can both get into the same college as long as they both work hard and have the opportunity to do so. Therefore, I do think that American value opportunities very highly. Does anyone else have any other thoughts about this?

Allison, you made many thought-provoking points that I agree with. Especially with the statement, you made in the last paragraph about how since there are so many of us Americans we all won’t have the same viewpoints on everything. However, I think in recent months the gap between us, especially politically, has increased due to everything that has happened in 2020. But the common goal of Americans is still working hard in order to achieve a better future for themselves and their family.

Allison, I agree with many of your points in your post. As you explained, everyone has had a different reaction to the coronavirus, because every American has a different situation. Some people have the privilege of not being at risk to the coronavirus, and they choose to ignore distancing rules, while others follow guidelines, and protect their whole community. Though America may be divided on these issues, all people are facing a drastic change to their lifestyle, and that common challenge unites us. Whether we use this time to learn from our differences and make a positive change is up to us.