I’m proud to be an American
You know, being a political junkie has its down sides. It’s an addiction that really requires that you open up the door and walk outside so you can see for yourself that the sky is not in fact following.
As mentioned before (and will be mentioned again) I’m in the United States these days while my mother is fighting her battle with leukemia. Currently I’m working with the National Marrow Donor Program, putting together a donor drive which will be held on March 29, in Victorville, Calif. For the briefest of updates, my mom is doing well right now, and her attitude and demeanor are otherworldly. She’s an amazing woman.
My Mom is also a perfect example of an American. Because being here and being away a bit more from the sordid world of U.S. politics and all the hellishness that entails, I’ve come to feel the great need to put this in print, lest their be any doubt:
Americans are really good people.
Now this is a non-political post. Whatever side of the fence people are on is of no matter. And while bad things happen and evil people do exist in the U.S., this is a nation of 300 million. And the vast majority of them are very good people indeed.
Getting reacquainted with the U.S. and looking at Americans, here’s what I’ve seen:
Americans are quick to smile and be kind to strangers.
Americans are hard-working and family-oriented.
Americans are funny and love to make others laugh or smile.
Americans are generous with both time aand money to causes they believe in.
Americans are polite to strangers.
Americans are helpful and carrying.
Americans are good people.
And think about those in the military and those that have signed up, even today. Once again, your opinion of the wars the U.S. is engaged in is not the issue. The issue is the incredible amount of men and women that volunteer for armed service, even full well knowing they will likely be put into combat sooner or later. And the vast majority of them do so because they believe it is their duty to do what they can to keep Americans safe. All politics aside, those in the military are remarkable people.
I very well may end up living the rest of life as a resident of Brazil or another country, but I’m proud to be an American. And I will keep being a voice in the void shouting out whenever I see things I feel are wrong with how my nation is governed or other things I feel are wrong. And I do so because I was taught I should. I was taught freedom of speech is our most valuable right.
I once wrote an essay here titled “We the People are Murderers.” My point was, and still is that Americans need to regain control of its government, and that the actions of the State are therefore the actions of the people. I don’t back down from that one bit, but being around more Americans for awhile does give me more hope for our nation’s future.
Drats. I’m afraid it’s really difficult for the political junkie in me to stay quiet. But my intent for this piece remains the same.
We the People are very good people, indeed.
–WKW