The United States of America is a beautiful nation, full of beautiful people. It was also founded upon the beautiful principle of freedom for the individual. So, why do so many people seem to think America is ugly?
Many centuries ago, people traveled here in a quest for relief from the tyranny that began to plague their homelands. Our founders desired a better life for themselves, their families, and future generations.
Over time, we’ve become a rich melting pot of the world’s ethnicities and traditions, while becoming a beacon of hope for all the world. Who wouldn’t want fairness for one and all?
This outcome was only possible through the development, and addition of a system of law, order, rights and freedoms. And so, our nation was forged together through our founding documents, weaved in unanimous commitment, to the betterment of all Americans.
Our history is clear, although perhaps sordid at times. It has also been distorted in ways or even more recently changed, erased, and/or manipulated. Humans are not naive, nor perfect, and we know there are those who have evil or ill intentions. Regardless of opinions or abuse, reality shows a pattern of continual positive American progress. This has been a result of keeping evil at bay through checks and balances, and awareness.
In the now famous response from Benjamin Franklin, which took place after the Constitutional Convention, made to a group of citizens who were wondering what kind of government the delegates had just created, he stated;
“A republic, if you can keep it.”
He knew the outcome of the agreement (adoption of the U.S. Constitution) would not depend on their initial consent, but on the continued, educated involvement of the people for its survival.
Although Benjamin Franklin was not a U. S. President, he was one of the eight founding fathers. And, together, they crafted and adopted the most perfect union known to man. So, what has happened since then? Have outside forces been working to undermine us from the outside and within? You can bank on it.
True Americans, those with a sense of national pride, honor, and love for their home country and all it stands for can tell you – America is under attack. Nonetheless, we will not give in, nor give up on the America that we know. To those who have not been manipulated by the outsiders, America is and always will be, beautiful.
As soon as I get a little more time, I will dig deeper into this subject. For now, enjoy some beautiful patriotic songs;
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