I think people misunderstand when I say I& #39;m not a victim or oppressed or when I bring up wealthy minorities. I don& #39;t mean America doesn& #39;t have racism or is perfect. Far from it. I just truly believe in spite of her issues, one is not stuck in the position they were born in.

A caste system usually implies that whatever category you& #39;re born in, you stay there for life. That& #39;s just not my reality. I cannot speak to others as much though. I& #39;m first generation homeowner and college graduate. I wasn& #39;t stuck in a dire situation.

I decided to serve my country in order not to be a slave to student loans. I& #39;m not suggesting everyone to do this or that they can. I& #39;m just saying you have to find something that works for you. This idea that America is oh so terrible is disempowering. I try to empower people.