Malachi Clark Political Belief

Malachi Clark

AP U.S. Government and Politics

Mrs. Gordon

August 27, 2015

My political beliefs have developed through my observation of my parents and other prominent adults in my life own political beliefs. I have taken ideas and disagreed with others that they may have and established my own stance. I believe that all Americans are equal but have not been born into equal circumstances and because this is the case we should all be accountable in lifting each other up as americans and as humans. Because of this I believe that the more wealthy should be not just okay with but ecstatic to sacrifice a small percentage of their income to help the less fortunate receive the kind of care that all people should have access to anyways. Three values that I believe every American citizen should have are the right to seek freely without fear of retribution or persecution, the right to a free education and also the right to employment and a livelihood. Without the ability to speak freely without having some kind of consequence would set us back as people because controversial topics which in turn are often the most important topics would never get discussed or resolved. The american education system may be flawed in many ways but it is and will probably be the easiest tool to aid in getting employment, the only problem with it is the fact that post high school education is usually expensive and many people can not afford to explore it. I believe that all people should have free access to this to help in building a more equitable society. Lastly I believe that all Americans should have the right to employment because this is almost the sole facilitator to providing for ones self and their family.