A Voice

This is a departure from the subject I have written about in the past, but it's on my mind. I want it to be known that I am an American, and grateful for it. I am proud to have a government so well structured. I want to express gratitude and admiration for those who are willing to spend their lives in the service of this country.

I also want it to be known that, while I want to support my government, I am shocked and dismayed at many of the decisions that have been made in the last 9 or 10 months. I don't understand all of the implications, nor all of the circumstances that led to the decisions that have been made, but the decisions I speak of are decisions that will lead America on a course it should not go. Not if it wants to continue to be America, and not if we hope that our nation's colors will stir the next generation like they stir us. I am aware that lately the media has been very quick to approve of everything that is being decided in Washington, and they even dare to say we're moving forward. Well, mine is a voice crying that what is going on in Washington is a travesty, almost to the point that I am not proud to be called an American, because that relates me to what happens there. And I hope that my voice can be joined with others who are appalled at the direction our country is headed, and with the politicians who are willfully driving us there. I am appalled.

But, I am still proud to be an American, because great men founded this country on true principles. I am proud that these principles have not been utterly extinguished. I am proud to see people working hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. I am proud of what America is supposed to be. Here's hoping our hard-earned principles won't change. That's what I believe in.