Individualism vs. Collectivism

For my entire life, I have only lived in a country that, I believe, practices individualism. The United States is probably one of the most famous countries to practice individualism, especially since it was built on the idea of freedom for all. A situation where individualism would be put in a good light is an individual's creations. What I mean is that each person is unique in their own way and can create something no one else can. For example, a person with a beautiful singing voice is the only person with that voice. Only that person can sing like that. The same goes for artists, dancers, inventors, and so many others. I believe this because creativity is such an amazing thing. Creativity helps keep life interesting. I can't even imagine a life where everyone acts as the same being, a life where nothing is new or different. 

Collectivism is a completely different story. One country I know that practiced collectivism was the previous Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.). I don't know much of what life was like to live in the U.S.S.R., to be honest, but I do know that in a collective society, being unique and an individual is discouraged, sometimes even considered a sin. However, collectivism could be seen as good because no one would think to say something that angers others nor would the thought of war enter one's head. This is one of the best benefits of collectivism because there is not the worry of war and anger, and peace is almost always instate. I believe this because I think war is not necessary to our society. War only causes more problems than there already are.

In my opinion, I believe individualism is better. Collectivism does have advantages and benefits, but we are human beings. We have feelings, talents, and ideas that need to be expressed. No, we're not perfect, but we deserve to have a say and deserve to be ourselves. This is why I believe individualism is better than collectivism. Thank you.