There has always been a thought and consideration as to whether all men are created equal. It seems to be an amazing topic that many have their own opinions on. I'm here to argue that no, all men in America are not created equal. My opinion may bother some, especially since it is something we Americans should be proud of. Living in this country you are able to achieve any dream you have and there is no segregation or tolerance for making others feel small. Although, especially in this period, things have changed including our rights. There are families living on the streets or in their cars, barely able to afford food. The sad thing is they work 5 times harder than any rich man or woman out there. It seems that hard work is no longer what opens the door to wealth and success, it begins when you are born. Most people who are born into wealthy families continue to have money when they grow up and are alone. Those unfortunate children who are born into poor families most likely cannot afford college or a chance to build a better life, so they continue to do what their parents did. As stated in the documentary Hard Times Generation, “The number of poor children in America is pushing towards 25%, 1 in 4,” (Pelley). This shows that things are not improving, but are taking a different turn, for the worse. What seems to be the most intriguing part of this whole debate is the fact that those who don't work at all make more money than the hardest workers around. In an article, American Dream Deffered: Homeless & Working Two Jobs in NYC, it is described how the number of homeless New Yorkers who work has increased significantly in recent years. Between November 2012 and July 2013, the num......middle of paper......r King but aspires to become a school teacher. This warms my heart because even though she can barely survive and can't even afford transportation, she believes in herself when her children don't even believe in her. Tammy Crabtree represents the American dream and the hope that low-wage workers have. These hard working people prove that the American dream can still live. They continue to carry on this pride in their country as we all should. Works Cited Del Signore, John, “American Dream Deferred: Homeless & Working 2 Jobs in NYC.” Gothamist, September 18, 2013. Web. December 12, 2013. Enrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and blacked out. Holt: New York, 2001. Print.Pelley, Scott, “Hard Times Generation: Family Living in Cars.” New York Times, June 4, 2012. Web. Dec. 12, 2013. Smith, Peter, “Homelessness: Can You Build a Life on $25?” The Christian Science Monitor, February 11, 2008. Web. December 12 2013.