Pleasantville and American Acceptance

What do people think of when they hear the name "America?" Do they picture a happily diverse nation where everyone wants a flawless body, an affectionate family, and endless amounts of money? Or do they appreciate America's long, rich history of war after war, struggle after struggle and see that this nation continues in this pattern to present day? Maybe people see it as a country where the freedom of expression really holds true. To put a definite label on our society's vocal tendencies and insatiable desires is difficult, so we encompass it all by cramming it into the name "America." …