The war itself and the birth of a nation were one of the most important things to happen in human history. The ‘idea or concept ’ of America was/is a evolution of government and how people feel the public should be treated. A country run ‘by the people, for the people. ’
The US Constitution and bill of rights were designed by true patriots. Men who thought very hard about making something special. A government where no one person, or mindset could rule. Equality and human rights were at the for front. Separating religion from politics. Democracy (thanks France.) And the hope that all people born here or migrated here would have the ability to live a life in pursuit of happiness.
I feel , however, that this idea has been raped and disgraced through the years by lawyers and politicians. We came to the world’s aid last in WW2. But since, have largely muddled in affairs that had little or nothing to do with us. Wars and conflicts since then are largely seen as inflammatory by the rest of the world, and indeed our own citezens. These wars often have terrible consiquences on the civilian populations of the affected countries, and unintended though they may be, they happen. I don’t understand why America thinks it has the right to police the world. If we ever held a moral high ground, we sure pissed that away. Our government spending focuses on military might, and R and D of future military mite. In the mean time, our educational standards and success are not competitive with many other 1st world nations. Our infrastructure is in dyre condition. Our health care system, although improved some with the implementation of Obama care, is substandard at best (millions of Americans go without basic medical care because of staggering costs.)
We have millions of poor, malnurished, uneducated, unhealthy, unhappy , unemployed or underemployed people right here in our own country. Race relations are stirred with overzealous police violence and unfair treatment of minorities. Mass shootings seem to be the new norm. (Drug abuse and violence usually stem from poverty. ) Chicago is a war zone, and apparently the government doesn’t care. Immigration is an issue to certain Americans, even though the country was founded by immigrants. Most Americans only speak one language. Detroit has poison for drinking water. Texas floods and burns ,when Mexican cartels aren’t killing people in the streets . (California burns every year.) Katrina. Government bailouts of uber wealthy companies whose own greed led them to fail. 90% of the people I’ve met from Ohio are the worst people I’ve ever met. Certain states continue to make abortion illegal, or difficult. Now we have a clown that actually will be the Republican candidate for president.
He’ll I could go on and on.
America could have been and still could be the greatest nation on Earth. At this point though, the apple has fallen far from its constitutional tree, and it’s brilliant roots.
Happy 4th indeed.