Is it me of does it seem like it should have been more than 250 years since this great county started? But upon my disbelief, I did do the math and it is indeed exactly 250 years ago today that America began. Now, some may believe that this is not a great country at this present time. Do I agree that we have many things that we, as a country need to work on, yes. But the overall idea of our forefathers of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness does still exist. Let’s ask ourselves the question, what other country in the world that has these same three principles?
Please don’t get me wrong.
I am well aware of the turmoil that we as American’s face. I would be dumb not to realize them. The
biggest one is the division between all of us currently. There are Democrats, Republicans. Pro-life versus Pro-Choice. Professed Christians
and Non-Christians. Homosexuals and
Heterosexuals. Just to name a few. If I proceeded to name all of the divisions
in this blog, it would take days. I
think you get the gist of what I am saying, though.
There are two points that I would like to make today, when
we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of this country. First, where else in the world would you be able
to express your differences so openly and freely? Try it in another country and you would be
punished or killed. Second, let’s
remember that even though we are all different people with different beliefs, ideals,
preferences, etc. (as I know I am missing tons of specifications), we are all
still Americans. Let us celebrate these divisions
and not let them divide and conquer us.
We need to stand united and firm.
We cannot let our differences alienate us from each other.
Please understand that I do not want to offend anyone. That is not my intention at all. I am just so tired and disappointed of the
name calling, the finger pointing and the hateful ways that we, as Americans
are talking to each other. We, as a
people, will not accomplish anything if we are arguing amongst ourselves. United we stand, divided we fall.
I thank all who have ever served and still serve our great country along with our forefathers, for giving us the opportunies that we have, even today. We’ve come a long way and while we still have tons more work to do, I know that we, as Americans can continue to grow and improve. I remember after 9/11. We didn’t see each other as different political party members, by sexual orientation, or by religion. Prior to 9/11, we were divided then as well, but we all came together, as Americans and stood up against those that attacked our people and our Country. We helped each other. There were volunteeers from countless communities that all joined together. That is my America! One where we pulled together and not let it separate us. Let’s remember that today as we celebrate our country’s 250th Anniversary.
Happy 250th 4th of July y’all! Be safe and cool today! LET FREEDOM RING!
