Is America
Divided?

America at a Crossroads

Alicia du Plessis

"Broken" is a strong word. But, it seems to have become the only word American citizens, albeit begrudgingly, are left with to express the current social, political, and economic climate of their nation. "Born out of violent rebellion, America is a nation of great possibilities, accomplishments, opportunities, ironies, and hypocrisy," explains Tony Aguilar from his latest book, Is America Broken or Has It Always Been This Way?. It addresses a question that many are asking, whether silently or aloud, to each other or themselves.

But growth depends on asking better quality questions, and that is exactly what this book encourages with 13 chapters exploring various facets that influence and shape America, including culture, economics, politics, religion, race, immigration, crime, the news, and media, among others. It's a statement about America's identity, and her people's place within a system that is faltering and failing them.

"What defines a broken nation?"

— Tony Aguilar, Is America Broken or Has It Always Been This Way?

Is America Broken or Has It Always Been This Way? invites readers to become more aware of America's health and well-being, so to speak. Is it a nation teetering from one extreme to another, and as Tony asks, "What defines a broken nation?". From institutions and systems failing to meet the population's needs, political agendas, power plays, polarization, and more, it has become critical to realize that America is suffering, and importantly, "there is also a complacency about the nation's resilience", Tony explains.

While most American citizens are against violence and "the various 'isms'" as Tony describes in his book, these have nonetheless been woven into the very fabric of America. There is no shortage of examples that point to violent and sinister acts within American society; however, there is also no shortage of examples of benevolence and kindness, of a nation where its people have banded together, beating the odds during tough times.

"Whose aspirational ideals are worth fighting for — and as the nation is in a battle about who it is, what it is, and who it is for, the question is which American characteristic shall emerge victorious."

— Tony Aguilar

While it might be teetering between extremes of good and bad, it's still a nation "whose aspirational ideals are worth fighting for". Furthermore, "As the nation is in a battle about who it is, what it is, and who it is for, the question is which American characteristic shall emerge victorious", explains Tony.

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