Introduction
Being a part of a group is considered one of the most significant aspects of any society. It allows individuals to feel that they are not only a part of a community of shared interests but also provides a means through which they can relate to their peers and promote their social status. However, despite being a part of a group, its members often retain their characteristics, which are either manifested within the group or are forced to be suppressed to impress peers. It is a situation that I have undergone at a personal level, and it continues to be a part of my everyday life. It is a means through which I can be able to fit in within the community in such a way that it becomes possible to avoid the social association that is one of my greatest fears.
This paper seeks to argue that individuals do not often fit with the characteristics of an essential group, which will be based on my personal experiences.
Discussion
Despite being a staunch Republican, I do not agree with most of the policies that have been recently adopted. I have realized that being a Republican does not necessarily mean that I have to support everything that the party does because to do so would be detrimental to society as a whole. It is important to note that the party has primarily sought to ensure that it deports all individuals protected under the DACA program. The reversal of this milestone in American policy is one that fundamentally fails to consider the state of the child immigrants in the country. It is one that does not recognize the humanity of it all because it ends up not only splitting families but in some cases, has the potential of leading to a situation where the individuals involved are forced to go back to countries that they are not attached to either linguistically or culturally.
As Roxane Gay states “To have privilege in one or more areas does not mean you are wholly privileged” (Gay 17). Does it mean that it is essential for all the citizens of any country to consider that if they were immigrants and faced similar issues, then what would their reaction be? They have a good time, but this is due to their good government and not just themselves. A consequence of the action taken by the current Republican administration has been that it has ended up making me realize that despite being a supporter of the party, I do not fit with all the characteristics that it promotes. Instead, there is a level of independent thought concerning various situations that shows that it is essential to make sure that there is the advancement of means through which to bring about greater harmony in society despite the differences that individuals might have, in this case politically. I go against the rhetoric of the party because I believe in making sure that situation such as immigration is handled in a more responsible and civilized manner with full consideration of the human rights of individuals so that they can be able to live their lives in a way that is envisioned in the constitution.
Furthermore, none other than the president himself has promoted the false assumption that most of the people under DACA are illegal adult aliens who are over 40 years old. It is a strangely irresponsible statement to be made by the president because it shows that he is not concerned about the truth and how it can impact society. According to an article by factcheck.org, President Trump stated “No, I think a clean DACA bill, to me, is a DACA bill where we take care of the 800,000 people. They are not necessarily young people; everyone talks about young — you know, they could be 40 years old, 41 years old, but they’re also 16 years old” (Kiely). This statement shows the way that the administration views those individuals who were brought to the country illegally as children and had essentially become more American culture than being attached to their original cultural backgrounds.
Furthermore, it allows for the advancement of a situation where societal misconceptions concerning the rights of individuals under the DACA program are developed. The statement mostly makes it clear that the President and the administration will support any initiative that they believe will help them further the goal of destroying viable policies in exchange for ones that violate the fundamental rights of individuals. I am opposed to this statement, and I believe that the time has come for Republicans to stand up to the administration and put checks on it before it pulls the country into a disaster that it might not be able to recover. It is a belief that many of my peers do not support, which has led to many arguments among us concerning the issue. It is surprising that many of my friends, even those who are very well educated, believe everything the president says even though most of it tends to be based on false assumptions.
I have consistently stated that it is essential for the administration to be checked before it is too late. I believe that any step to bring about any changes to the way of life in the country should be challenged at all times because it is not only disruptive but also leads to a situation where the rights of individuals are violated. My belief in the need to check the administration has come about mainly because of a desire to ensure the country’s recent gains are not rolled back.
Despite being a Republican, I have come to recognize that it is not always necessary to support the policies of the party. It is because to do so would bring about a situation where there is a failure to consider the merits of some of the proposals from the Democrats. My stance is one that is opposed by even my closest friends, who believe that not supporting the party line is a heresy. However, I think that it is important to point out whenever the party gets issues wrong so that its tradition of openness and progressiveness is maintained. In this case, the media failed to bring about necessary checks and instead ended up promoting, directly or indirectly, the Trump administration’s proposals. It is especially the case where the controversial tweets posted by the president on Twitter have become even more widespread because of the way that the media handles it. Twitter itself has failed to take any tangible action aimed at discouraging such irresponsible behavior by the president, and this is a situation that has led me to lose faith in it.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that it is essential to make sure that there is an advancement in a situation where individuals do not just follow the lead of a group just because they would like to fit in. As seen in the arguments above, civilized discussion must be recognized between opposing parties to ensure the advancement of harmony in society. As in the case of DACA, the administration could have handled it differently, and the results would have been more beneficial to the country that is currently the case. Stereotypes formed by groups are not helpful when it comes to the progression of society and can be detrimental. Therefore, there is a need to make sure that stereotypes are overcome to achieve a more stable and just society.
