For example, during the hurricane Katrina, thousands of people lost their homes. Some were killed and thousands more were evacuated. In the period thereafter, communities across the country sent aid and money to those in need. However touching, this is an isolated example, and unfortunately, the society only bands together like this in desperate …show more content…
In Maya Angelou’s: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she experiences blatant discrimination. Many if not all minorities and even women, in general, experienced racism in America. This is in spite of Paine’s opinion that our melting pot culture strengthens our society.In the time of unequal rights, it divided us. The fact our country was made of different cultures and races. Politics in government have not been held to Paine’s standards either. The recent budget standoff presents a clear example of discord, not concord, caused by our form of government. When the President and the Congress fail to agree, serious problems might occur. The arguments surrounding what the government can and should do eludes Paine’s characterization of