Question

Martin Luther King said the following during the Civil Rights movement: I think America must see that riots do not develop out of thin air. Certain conditions continue to exist in our society which must be condemned as vigorously as we condemn riots. But in the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it that America has failed to hear? Throughout the world America is viewed as a Super Power. We are currently in the midst of a pandemic that seems to affect Black and Brown People disproportionately. As well, we are in the midst of nationwide protests and riots stemming from yet another murder of a Black Man and a Black woman at the hands of law enforcement. America's superpower status means the entire globe feels its cultural influence.

We know what Americans think, but how do you think citizens of other nations perceive the US now?

Write an essay.

Answer 1

Sure, America is a superpower. However, that does not mean that is it perfect. On the outside, to the rest of the world, America is heaven. Perfect everywhere. However, on the inside, it is not perfect. In fact, it is far from perfect.

Each country has its own problems. Sure, some of them can't be solved, like a geographical issue, or a monetary issue, but not this one. Sure, other countries have issues,  but not as severe as this one. The impact is greater than most people will ever experience during their life times, even after dying. But this is worse than ever before.

As a country, we can't fix this. As a group of people, we still can't. We must not separate, or discriminate, but rather unite, collaborate, and become one. Bridges are not built on one big piece, but rather multiple that come together to hold the bridge. Like a bridge's support, you can help fix this issue. It's just a matter of whether not you are able to.