To be an American

What do you think it means to be an American? What do we, as a people, have in common? What are our common goals and dreams? What stereotypes about Americans exist and to what extent are they true? What are positive viewpoints on Americans? Why is it great to be an American?




To me being an American means that I am free and just. That I contribute to those who aren't as fortunate as I. 
As a people we all have have the fear of rejection and the need of acceptance.
Our common goals and dreams are to live a financially sound life and support our families.
One widely known stereotype is that we are all fat. Well that is true to an extent. We have the highest population of obese and fat people in the world, but fat doesn't represent the majority.
Some positive viewpoints are that we are good workers.
It is great to be American because we are free