America was founded on the idea that people had contrasting views and wanted certain freedoms and rights. In the years to come, the United States became a melting pot of different cultures, religions, races, sexualities, political affiliations, and more. So why do we, as Americans, argue with those who don't agree with us? Why do we, as Americans, tell those with differing views that their opinions are irrelevant? Why do we, as Americans, take the focus off tragedy and those who are grieving to blast our opinions over something of which we have no control over.

Your friend went out for a drive this morning in their car. They've had this car since you've known them. Some people don't like the car but your friend doesn't care because this car is part of who they are. They love this car. This morning, your friend got into an accident, that wasn't their fault, and got so seriously injured they ended up in the hospital. You wouldn't tell them they shouldn't have been driving their car, would you? That sounds ridiculous; it wasn't the car's fault or your friend's fault for driving the car. Most likely, you would visit them in the hospital, or send them a card, or call them and let them know you are thinking about them because they are your friend and you care about them. So what if homosexuality was the car? Or a different religion? It's just as crazy to blame a person for their lifestyle after they've been a victim of a hate crime or a tragic accident. We, as Americans, need to stop being judgmental and offended by everything and start being supportive and loving instead. If someone is homosexual, it doesn't mean they are trying to make you gay. If someone is Muslim, it doesn't mean they are trying to make you convert to Islam. If someone owns a a gun, it doesn't mean they are trying to get you to own one.

After one of the largest massacres in United States history, Americans shouldn't be arguing over homosexuality and gun laws. We should be grieving the loss of the 49 men and women who were killed, supporting their loved ones, and helping the survivors. The government has to decide what to do to prevent another attack like this. Instead of arguing on twitter, we could be donating blood, sending care packages, etc. After children have lost or nearly lost their lives to wild animals, Americans should not be publicly criticizing parenting styles. Unless you were a witness, you do not know what the parents were doing. We should be offering our love and support to these families. After a young girl is victimized, Americans should not be focused on hating one man. We should be supporting and standing behind the victim. We should be educating young people about the dangers of rape. And this is only what has been happening recently. Americans have been getting on each other's backs after tragedies for such a long time, and it needs to end.

We, as Americans, should let the government do their job and support our fellow Americans along the way. We, as Americans, should stop seeing race, sex, age, religion, sexuality, etc. and start seeing the human beings. We are all people first and foremost. We should stop getting offended, saying our opinions are most important, and start supporting and aiding not only our fellow Americans, but fellow human beings in times of tragedy.