The American Dream

When our ancestors trekked across the Atlantic Ocean over two hundred years ago, they where in search of their "American Dream." Their dream was to escape persecution and establish a life of success and wealth. Over two centuries later, the "American Dream" still exists, but has changed. In the year 2000, fleeing persecution is no longer a dream but a reality. The new "American Dream" is to eliminate all use of drugs. Drug us is the "…

…search for the same dream that our society is searching for today. Drug use has led to violent crimes and disease and therefore must be stopped. Over half the criminal justice system is said to have a substance abuse problem. If drugs are playing such a large part in the lives of our criminals and society as well, the "American Dream" for the twenty first century must be to stop perpetual drug use from occurring.