America, rights are awesome
Many times Americans lose sight of the things that make our country great. We get caught up in what we believe “should be” changed or what we “feel” entitled to. This often times can lead to considerable dissatisfaction with our country and can unfortunately lead to a pessimistic view of America. It’s easy to complain about a nation and constitution however; we need to realize we are still taking advantage of the amenities.
We are a nation with great privilege, opportunity and freedom. America is a free country and we often lose sight of what this truly means. We posses the ability to think freely, express our opinions publically and choose the direction of our life and the choices we make whether they be large or small scale. These privileges should be considered a blessing and not an entitlement.
Americans must come realize others will hold opinions contrary to our own, and practice beliefs different from our own, but that’s what makes our country unique. And, these are necessary for our country to maintain its free nature. It’s how we respond to these opinions that makes the difference. Though I might not agree with someone else’s belief I am not willing to throw out everything the Constitution upholds for my own individual convictions. We cannot afford to treat our fellow citizens, whether republicans, democrats, Christians or people of no faith, as second class citizens or a virus to the American belief system. We cannot confuse our fellow Americans with the individuals who do truly hate this great nation and wish to inflict harm on our freedom. What makes Americans different is what makes this country so great.
When we wish to judge an individual it must not be on his beliefs, but his motivations. If these motivations are violent against the freedom of our nation it must be taken down with the FULL extent of the law. However, just because someone’s belief system is different doesn’t mean their motivations cannot be to be thankful for all of the many freedoms available in America.
I know what you must be thinking as you’re reading this. That I think America is perfect. This is not true. However, I do not think dwelling on this past notions will do anything but hinder our future. Continuing to apologize and unearth past wounds will do nothing but harm America’s potential. We must look to our future and wish to not make the same mistakes but not still remain patriotic toward our country. America is so much more than republicans or democrats or pledging allegiance to one issue political goals.
We cannot afford to let our patriotism be defined either by who’s in office or how our emotions are leading us to feel about America especially when we’re reaping all of the benefits of what this country has to offer.
I am convinced that we live in the greatest country in the world and I unapologeticly believe in America and Constitution as the lifeblood of what makes this country great.
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