1. Obesity: I'm sorry to say this, but having been to several countries in Europe and Central America, it is plain to see that America has a weight problem. In Ireland, for example, I rarely found anyone who could even be remotely considered obese. Poor diet and lack of exercise are the obvious causes of the problem but they underline a far more problematic source - laziness.
2. Censorship: Going back to the Puritan influences of this country at the beginning of European migration to the continent, censorship and a general squeamishness when confronted with issues of sex, alcohol or drugs are all ongoing problems in this country. As a people proud of our "freedom of speech" we are often too scared to delve into such simple topics.
3. Divisions: I often feel that one of the biggest problems in the world's biggest melting pot is the tendency for certain ethnic or social groups to cling together. Furthermore, it is often the case that members of the "higher" socio-economic "class" look down on others. We, as a country, need to see the differences in others and respect that culture as both a living/independent tradition and a valuable part of the American mosaic.
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