Many people like freedom and would not like to be slaves. So many people from other places like Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia and many other places because they don't have freedom. And they don't want to be slaves. I am very lucky I was born in the U.S. And the U.S.A. has freedom so that is why people from other places come to the U.S.
So, you want to know what freedom means to me? Freedom means everything to me. And freedom means a lot to others, too. Well, I got to go. So, until next time, this is Leland saying, "bye-bye."
I love being an American because we are free. Being free to me is to be able to make our own choices. Once you are 18 and a citizen you can vote for our leaders. In some countries you can't vote so sometimes you get bad leaders.
To me, patriotism is having a love for the country that you live in. I think every single person has gained more of a love for America. I think we live in the best country in the world. I am sorry for the people that live in other countries and don't have patriotism. In school we have been making flags, sending money to Afghanistan, writing about patriotism, and singing a lot of patriotic songs.
Since September 11, United States has really grown in Unity. People have been giving blood, sending money, helping clean up, and stuff like that. I know that everyone has gained a love for our country.