America, Don't be Stupid.

What is this I hear about Americans being "stupid" and have such low standards for ACTs and other test scores? I can't say I totally agree with this statement that was made in our classroom this morning. Yea, SOME Americans may have low standards as to what they receive on tests or more important tests that determine their future, but thats their decisions what THEY want to receive on tests and all. Plus, I don't believe that tests scores define who a person is or what their social status is in America compared to others from Europe or any another countries. But I do believe that America is a materialistic culture and money defines our status, here, in the United States. You can say what you want to about money and yet you NEED money to survive in this world. Everything has a price tag on it and if it doesn't then its just "heaven" to us because nothing is ever free around here. To prove my point that Americans revolve around money, I dare you to put away all your money and just try to live a week with out it, see where that gets you. Think it'd be hard? I already know my answer and its a definite Yes. Mostly because I have actually been in that predicament, but for more than a week. Mainly because my parents were immagrants from Poland and came with nothing in their pockets, but some food. Now my dad is a co-owner of a busniess and my mom is making a living at an RN (registered nurse). Money is well needed now a days, wouldn't you agree with me?