American dream or Nightmare

Life, liberty and happiness are the famous words every American hears throughout their

lifetime. These words are part of America’s history written in the Declaration of Independence.

America is the only country where the pursuit of happiness is actually guaranteed in writing. But

the American Dream has become the American nightmare. People today are so busy

dreaming about what they could be or have a right to be, they lose sight of what is really

important. Seeking the dream has become a game. Achieving the dream is not a goal, but a

distant hope. Today it is the pursuit of happiness that overshadows everything. Life and liberty

are taken for granted. Americans today are constantly reminded and told how to pursue the

dream. And more often than not, it is someone else’s dream. The old-fashioned idea of a simple

life with a decent house in a quiet neighborhood, with a steady job and a couple of healthy

children is no longer enough. Today, both ...