An  essay titled The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or on Hold? is a prime example of how the "American Dream" is perceived in so many ways.  The author, Brandon King, begins by defining where the phrase "American Dream" came from, and how it applies to our country today.  He defines the phrase in his own words to establish his personal opinion, and then further establishes those opinions in depth.  

According to King the "American Dream" is defined as "potential to work for an honest, secure way of life and save for the future."  King believes that this definition still holds truth even though there are others who do not.  The people who do not hold the same belief as King are defined as "liberal economists and activist" in his essay.  These people are the ones that feel the dream is dead because the extreme differences in social class.  They believe there is not enough balance in the class system for the economy to flourish to it fullest.

King's argument opposes that.  King believes that the dramatic difference in social class is what will bring our country to better economic standards.  King no longer wants the upper classes to be scrutinized for their will being, but aided in further growth.  He believes that instead, they should be receiving more assistance in their businesses to further stimulate the economy and it's growth.

I have chosen to reflect on this essay because I believe that it is important to create better social balances.  In King's essay he explains that the wealthier classes should be getting more in hopes that they stimulate our economy.  Thus, allowing the lower and middle classes to grow.  I however only see the result as those classes growing in population rather than in higher social standards.  Allowing more people to subject to living a low social standard life will not change the economy.

I don't believe that giving the wealthy more will benefit my life in any way.  In fact I fear what the impact will be on my life if we continue to allow to grow.  If the wealthier classes claim to need more money to create more jobs.  More jobs so that they may grow even larger in America to fulfill their "American Dream" even more.  I don't believe that they should have the rights control our social class system.