The Lazy Song

           If any song could epitomize how people in the U.S. feel, it'd have to be The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars. People, even our government it would seem, just don't feel like solving the abundant problems that are plaguing us such as the anibiotic problem outlined in the chioce essay due on Monday. As other countries are focusing on advancements and furthering education, Americans just want to relax and "find a really nice girl, have some really nice sex." As soon as problems arise, we are content to just fall behind.
            Despite this pervasive decline, it is a common American philosophy that we are still superior to every other country. This is shown in Mars's lyrics: " 'Cause in my castle, I'm the freaking man." We are so full of ourselves that we can't admit that if we step out of the comfort of our own denial, we might not think so highly of ourselves and we might actually have to do some work.
            It may be fun to "kick my feet up then stare at the fan, turn the TV on, throw my hands in my pants" for just a while longer, but soon enough, our castle will come crashing down and life might not be so great. Already the U.S. is being surpassed in almost every industry, and nothing is being done to improve education, the one thing that might change all that. Not only are the institutions stagnating, but American's views toward college are faltering. Once again, we can look to the The Lazy Song for evidence: "Yeah I might mess around, and get my college degree, I bet my old man would be so proud of me, but sorry pops, you'll have to wait."
            If we don't change our priorities, the U.S. might be in some serious trouble, and our once great country might not be so great anymore.