Two hundred and thirty-four years. Happy Birthday America.
May God continue to watch over us and give us the strength to keep ourselves safe from the evils of the world, to give us the wisdom to know when to act and the fortitude to do the job that needs doing when the time comes.
For over two hundred years this country has existed. No where near as long as the Roman Empire - but then we're not out there trying to take over the world, merely to keep it safe from those tyrannical dictators and forces that would see this Great Country fall.
This country IS a great country and regardless of both our foreign and domestic detractors we will continue. The debate about whether or not America falls is moot, as this country will not fall.
Not because we can't, for as surely as the water flows down a mountain and to the sea, the winds blow and the stars shine, America will, inevitably cease to exist, as will Mankind at some very distant point in the future.
No, America is not just a country. It is an idea, a flag, a Constitution and it is the people of this country that make her strong. It is the idealism of Freedom, individual freedoms that we all enjoy and even give hope to others who haven't what we have.
Many see our lives as arrogance. We see it as independence.
Some eye us jealously and think we are too rich. Our richness is not in money, but in freedom, the ability to live free, to die free. To fight for that freedom and to wish that freedom and independence upon all others of the world.
Some believe Americans to be racist. Racism is a thing of the past, except from those who believe they can use it against us. There are a few people living in the US today who are indeed racists and need to change themselves, rather than accuse the rest of us of their crime. Most Americans do not see color, only deeds.
Some other countries believe us to be like John Wayne in our every day lives. And to some extent John Wayne, the great actor did indeed embody in his films those qualities we find admirable in America. Patriotism, strength of character, standing up and fighting for what is right, stopping the evil, bad, criminal and just plain "stupid" from getting an upper hand.
Americans, contrary to popular myth aren't cowards, we aren't arrogant, and we do stand up and fight for what is right in spite of those who believe we should be "more humble" or "peaceful".
America is a peaceful country and Americans are a peaceful people. We're not the people currently shooting across a border in the south, aiming at innocent people. We are standing up in Congress saying how this or that country should be obliterated from the face of the Earth.
Yes, we are strong, yes, we have nuclear weapons and yes we have used them before. But to use nuclear devices again goes against the grain. But, give them up? That would be giving in to those who wish us weaker. While we have them, countries like China and Russia think twice about going to war. Iran tries to develop them in an effort not to protect their country but to threaten others.
Therein lies the difference between the US and everyone else. Might does NOT make RIGHT. Might however can protect what is Right and Rights of individuals.
Today our country appears to be in crisis. We're going broke due to a spending spree. Our President is an apologist to everyone and everything for perceived ills we supposedly have caused.
Mr. President, do not apologize for me or my family. We never held slaves. We have never unduly threatened another country. We are not "arrogant Americans".
We are FREE AMERICANS... and this author states right now that we will remain free, or die. Don't forget, Mr. President what America stands for.
It's not just a country of people. It's an idea which will live on even if there were country and no people. Yes, America is made up of people from everywhere and everywhere there are Americans, even if in name only.
God Bless America.
Happy Independence Day!
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