Dinesh D'souza Speech Analysis

In the words of Dinesh D’Souza during a speech he delivered to the students and faculty of Liberty University’s Convocation: “…America is a country where you can be in the driver's seat of your own life in which your destiny is not given to you; it is constructed by you.” I agree with Mr. D’Souza wholeheartedly. For centuries, America has developed a reputation for being a place of refuge. America has become a sort of Haven, or a dream come true, for many. In no other part of the world can you receive the same level of freedom in all aspects of life than you can in America. This infamous “New World” offers the opportunity for a fresh start, religious freedom, and the opportunity to obtain wealth. Throughout the centuries, hardship and
A common thought process can be summarized by this: if I just work hard enough, if I just work enough jobs, or if I just stay at the same job long enough, then I can make enough money to be happy or to reach a certain socioeconomic status. I believe this thought process to be timeless. However, as our country grows and evolves, the question has been raised: is hard work enough anymore? Is climbing the “social ladder” feasible without a college education or being born into a family with a substantial amount of money and social influence? Can the “working man” succeed anymore? The modern American dream was inspired by a growing middle-class that was the triumph of democracy after World War II. It's the promise was and is opportunity: that hard work and earn a good life: A good job with decent pay and security, a home and a safe neighborhood, affordable healthcare, a secure retirement, a good education for the kids. The promise always exceeded the performance…. every element of the dream is imperiled. Wages for the 70% of Americans without a college education have declined dramatically over the past 40 years... ("THE AMERICAN DREAM: Can A Movement Save It?", Borosage,
No other country in the world has a dream. America was founded on a dream and has held fast to that dream. America as a "New World" was infamous for the opportunities it offered. The opportunity for a fresh start meant everything to millions of people from around the globe. Families immigrated in hopes of a new life-a life they could not have from where they came. Fathers hoped for steady jobs and mothers hoped for beautiful homes and an education for their children. Religious freedom played a huge role in the establishment of America. The founders believed everyone should have the opportunity to worship in the way that they pleased, and those who did not wish to worship were not obligated to. The possibility to obtain wealth was finally an opportunity available to the common man. While the concepts behind the American dream have held steadfastly through the ages, our country and its citizens' intellectual levels are advancing. Instead of trying to slow down these academic advances, I think we should encourage more people to pursue a higher education. “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plane, and the crooked places will be made straight; 'and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed in all flesh shall see it