Yes, you read that right, I won the lottery! Well, not The lottery, but A lottery. We all did, because we were born in the greatest nation on Earth.
There are reasons people from around the globe flock to the good old USA, and it isn’t because we make great cheese steaks (but if you haven’t tried a classic Philadelphia cheese steak, you don’t know what you are missing!). It is because in 1776 our founding fathers, guided by Divine Inspiration, created one of the greatest documents ever written: The Constitution of the United States.
Consisting of just 7 Articles, and 27 Amendments, this simple yet magnificent document establishes justice, insures domestic tranquility, provides for the common defence (sic), promotes the general welfare and secures the blessings of liberty for all of us. Thank you, James Madison, Et al.
But if we live in one of the greatest nations on Earth, why are we trapped in a never-ending cycle of news which portrays Americans bashing the very system that allows them the freedom to bash it? In countless countries throughout the world this type of behavior would lead to those naughty boys and girls disappearing for a LONG time. Coincidentally the majority of ‘those’ countries are Socialist, Communist and Marxist, the very form of government these naughty individuals claim to desire.
I just read that we rank 17th in the world in education which I found hard to believe, but the aforementioned individuals seem to prove that correct. Perhaps we need to reevaluate our teachings of history, for “A well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people.” Thank you again, James Madison. No truer words seem to have been spoken.
Unfortunately, I am running out of room in our limited space, and I don’t want to end without highlighting a few examples of our U.S. blessings:
GENEROSITY:
America is the most generous nation on Earth with our money, resources and people. When bad stuff happens, the planet looks to us for help.
MILITARY DOMINANCE:
We have the world’s strongest and most dedicated fighting force. We stop evil in its tracks, protect the weak, and guard against threats to world peace.
HEALTHCARE:
There is a reason people come to the United States when they need high-quality health care. Eleven of the twenty best hospitals in the world are located within our borders.
TECHNOLOGY:
Depending on which list you use; the United States ranks as one of the top few. Afterall, where did Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook come from? Google it for the answer.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
See the first Amendment.
SAFETY:
If it wasn’t For Detroit, Baltimore and Chicago, we would probably rank in the top 10!
ECONOMIC FREEDOM:
We have the strongest GDP, as well as the most disposable income per capita. Next time you are buying a pair of Nikes or that stylish new purse, thank the wheels of capitalism.
GROCERIES:
I went to the grocery store last week and there was an entire aisle dedicated to chips and crackers…Chips and Crackers! If you want to wait in lines for bread, move to Venezuela and try out socialism.
To end, I want to remind everyone that the United States of America is a Republic, not a Democracy. If you don’t believe me, recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
God Bless & Happy Spring!
-Chad
