During shootings from ISIS and rising turmoil in the world that the U.S. have involved themselves in, why is our country more separated than ever? While there is terrorism, wouldn't it make more sense to stick together than hate the fact that we are American? Nobody is proud of America anymore. We have been taught at schools and colleges that nationalism is bad and creates wars but do we really have to hate ourselves? America has accomplished so much in the past from the unique approach of our founding fathers. We are an incredible country and an incredible group of people and I would hate to see us fall apart.

I have heard from so many millennials like myself, that there is suffering in our country that others places don't have to deal with. There is mass poverty, unaffordable health-care, and a money-hungry government, to say the least. Obviously, the issues are endless, but that is not the point of this article. I hate to say it, but it could be worse; a lot worse. It is not so blissful to live in fear that you could die at any moment, which is the reality for many people. There have been so many countries for so many centuries that have tried communism that some of our liberal professors preach will fix the world. Plain and simple; it doesn't work. If a new form of government is what you desire, try making up your own. I have tried it.

The fact that I can even write this article and have my voice heard makes me proud to be an American. I came to the consensus in my Latin American history class that Liberalism is a privilege for when the survival and safety of a country are in order. While a government can barely function, they cannot answer your pleas for freedom and equality because there are more immediate and extreme matters at hand. This is the case for many countries. They lost their freedom, their voice and their rights. But America has managed to hold on tight to liberty through all of these years. Even though we are deeply in debt, we haven't been forced to let go of our pride.

What I hope you take away from this is to view your country in a different light. Don't live a self-fulfilled prophecy of living in a supposedly miserable place. You have been able to hold onto your liberty and civil human rights, and that is a lot more than most countries could ask for. This is a time when Americans need each other more than ever. While the world is in crisis, we need to stay strong like we always do. It doesn't matter what race or religion you are. If you are an American, it is your responsibility to unite.