Americans represent many contradictions
Just about on a daily basis, I see that more of our brave troops are being killed in Iraq. Sadly, many are under the age of 21. I think of how they are courageously carrying out their duty and at the same time think about how we are a nation of hypocrites. We feel that these young men and women are ready to fight and, most importantly, to give up their lives for this country at the young age of 18, but simultaneously we do not believe they are responsible enough to have a beer.
Quite frankly, I am tired of the hypocritical puritan actions of the American people. We glorify violence and demonize sex. We state we value integrity but then we hold in esteem those who directly lie to us. We complain about losing our manufacturing jobs but continue to purchase goods made abroad. We claim to bring freedom to the world while at the same time are ready to amend our Constitution to remove rights from our own citizens.
We willingly send our young off to war but refuse them the right to consume alcohol. When will we stop being a nation of hypocrites?
Steve Tanis
Greensboro
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