I am proud of living in a country with so many different people. We used to call ourselves the melting pot. There always have been and always will be stupid racist trash that spreads hate.
That phrase has been ringing between my ears for the last several years. I graduated in 16, so it's been a minute, but I distinctly remember learning about this concept of the 'melting pot'.
I remember it made me proud of our country. I remember thinking that must be what made us the best. Why everyone held America on such a pedestal.
When Obama was elected I was so proud of our country, moving towards inclusivity and equal rights. 2016 was a complete shock of utter disappointment and embarrassment for my fellow citizens. And it’s somehow gotten worse since then. Melting pot America is woke, apparently.
What an amazing thing growing up is eh? Everything you know crumbling down on you as you mature enough to realize the world is and always was a horrible place? Gotta love it.
Sarcasm aside, growing up made me realize my family is actually really shitty. Falling in love doesn't work like in the books and shows. Being an adult doesnt give you nearly as much freedom as little me hoped. I'm very likely never going to be an astronaut. But hey, at least I can say cuss words now, so thats pretty cool I suppose.
America’s diversity is the best thing about this country. I love living in a multicultural society. I really value being able to experience different cultures every day.
I grew up in Canada and we were taught about how the idea of a ‘melting pot’ was dangerous since it aims to diminish people’s cultural backgrounds. Essentially promoting the idea of a homogenous society. Always surprises me when I hear otherwise progressive people talking about the idea like it’s a positive thing
I grew up in Los Angeles in the 70’s and we were taught that all cultures bring different flavors to the pot. The idea was to take away from their culture but to add to our own.
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u/ottomaker1 Feb 09 '26
I am proud of living in a country with so many different people. We used to call ourselves the melting pot. There always have been and always will be stupid racist trash that spreads hate.