1) Read the article Competition in America.
2) Write an essay following the directions below:
After reading the article, an essay in response. In an introductory paragraph, first give a brief (multiple-sentence) summary of the article's main ideas. Then, in a thesis statement, go on to either agree or disagree with the author's views. In the body of the essay support your support your agreement/disagreement with specific examples from your experience or reading and/or with analysis of the essay's argument. If you agree with the author, it will be important to provide original arguments and/or examples. It will not be enough to simply repeat the same points the author makes.