250: A Reflection on our Great Nation
Happy Independence Day!
Today is not a day for nuance. It is a day of celebration and honoring those who made our nation what it is.
250 years ago our founding fathers made it clear that we are our own nation. A collection of explorers, farmers, merchants, trappers, free thinkers, and those along for the ride. Whether seeking a new life of religious freedom, chance of striking it rich in the New World, or whatever other circumstances drove them to this beautiful land, we are all here as descendants of their drive or circumstance.
This nation is unique in its founding documents that stand the test of time, its people that strive to improve on our nation’s failures and shortcomings, and the willingness of Americans to take the leap of faith that they can do better than those that came before them. This is something most nations pretend to offer, but we do it every day. On occasion, some individual or evil movement will do their best to corrupt this land, but our nation’s resiliency and dynamism stand the test of time.
This means our country is the opposite of a golden ticket. It is a chance to be entered into a society where relationships, offering something unique, and standing for what you believe in can give you the chance to succeed. It is the exact reason why so many go through hell leaving their home nation to join us.
We are a nation of many people that stand under a particular set of rules and ideals, living under a constitution that protects its people from the government. Those who say we are a nation of immigrants are narrow minded. We are a nation of people that came here centuries ago to tame the wild, we have adopted people from nations around the world to grow our economy, and live with the responsibility of caring for the people taken here against their will. Few came here easily.
I will hit the nail on the head… We are all in this together. I write and speak of this concept constantly because it is vital to our future. Corporatism, socialism, and AI will not defeat or brainwash us. Ideological movements will try to twist our nation in the direction of socialism and fascism, but I have faith that enough good people will do the right thing and stand up for what they believe in.
We must take positions of responsibility in our community. We must protect our families, communities, and God-given rights. We must stand by what we believe and make sure the next 250 years affirms the founding fathers’ vision for our nation.
God Bless America.
