Most of the ills we see around us
today are the result of something very simple, very basic, but of critical
importance. Much as Romans, after many years of relative ease and success,
forgot what it meant to be Roman, many of us, in and out of office, have
forgotten what it means to be American. And it does mean something. Something
specific, unique to history, wonderful. Something—or some things—that perfectly
explain America’s unprecedented rise, its unparalleled entrepreneurs,
inventions, economy, military, standard of living—and generosity to those less
fortunate.
In my opinion, the two best sources
for this explanation are the book, “The 5,000
Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed The World“ and a proclamation by Dean
Alfange called “My
Creed.” Here is the latter:
“I do not choose to be a common
man. It is my right to be uncommon – if I can. I seek opportunity – not
security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the
state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build,
to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the
challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to
the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my
dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any
threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act
for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and
say, ‘THIS I HAVE DONE’. All
this is what it means to be an American.”
Unfortunately,
there are no Founders around today, and our own government has steadfastly
attempted to turn as many of us as possible into dependents who rely on the
government for…almost everything. Many have traded freedom for illusionary
security, free will for promise of more “free” stuff to come.
It
is time for a rebirth, time for us to let our own “public servants” (I dare you
not to laugh as you read those words), whether elected or in the vast Deep
State, know that we will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.
It is time to think and act (and speak and write) for ourselves, consequences
and “cancellations” be damned.
For
that is what it means to be an American.
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