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Originally Posted by Richard
The reality of America has come a long ways in the past several hundred years, its citizens facing unimagined challenges and reaping tremendous rewards. I know many who seek to live in some mythical American past which never was and many others who are fearful of living in the reality of an America yet to be. Personally, I remain optimistic that this nation will continue to find the citizenry and collective will to do the right thing, to continue to press forward to achieve those inspirational ideals expressed so clearly in our Declaration of Independence, and to continue the support for anyone seeking to live as free men and women.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kdOKJXfTU4
To the celebration of the American ideal!
De Oppresso Liber.
Richard |
Very well said, Richard. I, too, am hopeful about our future. Maybe its because we work/worked with young people and saw the goodness in so many of them, despite the negative portrayal they often receive. At any rate, thanks for saying it.
Happy 4th of July to all!