The first thing our reading points out is how divided Americans are and the reasons. The most basic fact is that the majority of American citizens are white of European ancestry. As in any other country, the majority rules. In this country the majority also enjoys the contributions of their minority (from slaves to modern sweat shops, to the front lines of war, music, sports, etc). To keep receiving these benefits laws are set that enable for such activities to o

However, it is taboo for a white person to assimilate into a minority culture making minorities non-American. Since 1607 whites have been melting together and have homogenized the American way of life. The laws for the American way of life place the Northern Europeans on the top with all other whites under them, then all other minorities and last the black man. This can be seen throughout all of our business and political establishments.

Minorities are still urged to give it their best, but their best in never respected. Even when blacks or other minorities make it into political positions of prestige, they must always watch their backs and be careful not to be discharged for not conforming.

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Approximate Word count = 872
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)