America VS. Americans

When one hears the word America, the thought of Americans could immediately come to mind. The choices that the government makes on various topics does directly affect Americans and we are associated with the consequences, good or bad, of these choices. Should how people view America go hand in hand with how we as Americans are viewed? Should the choices that the government makes affect the perception of America and Americans?

Whether or not one wants to believe that the choices of America affects Americans or not, it does. The government does have the ultimate control over the system and America and we are subject to the consequences. It is hard for countries to understand that we do not neccessarily play a role in the choices. While we do have a democracy the decisions that are made under this form of government do not always correspond with how Americans feel.

I truly believe that while America as a country has made some poor choices, that Americans should not be viewed negatively. For example, the choice for America to fight back against terrorism at the time seemed like a wise decision. Some people still feel strongly, but as pointed out in the book our methods of fighting back was doing terrorism to other countries. Are we as Americans not doing then what we dreaded having done to us?

The American government has placed itself in a difficult position because countries and countrymen view us differently than before. Although some countries admire America, they also do not approve of many of the decisions that we have made. In conclusion, America although the homeland to many Americans should not directly affect the view that countries have on us as Americans. America should be viewed separate from Americans.