Thursday, July 3, 2008

Proud to be an American

There are some things about America that I would rather live without. But lets face it, I'm sure other people would gladly live without some things in my ideal country.
There is no denying that America is an amazing country with abundant amounts of opportunity, education, and choice. Just the idea that i am free....to worship as i please, to talk and write and do whatever i want. That is pretty astronomical right there, i can be whatever i want. I can make my dreams realities. I can live where i want, and work where i want. WOW. i mean, WOW! Look at pretty much every other country. I was told that if a person makes at least $20,000 a year they are in the top 2% of the worlds wealthiest people. Its almost disgusting. But we are so blessed. Even when there isn't enough money for the name brand foods I'm ust to, but we still have just enough to cover groceries for the month even if we have to buy the no brand name mayo instead of best foods, or generic single-ply toilet paper instead of Charman Ultra double quilted extra soft toilet paper, we still eat and live really GOOD. I don't feel like a horrible person because of it, it just helps me remember how blessed we are.
I am proud to be an American because i have the choice to go to college and get a really good paying job, be a stay at home mom, or go to college, get a good job and be a stay at home mom. I have so many options. Sometimes there are so many that its almost overwhelming. I can practice my faith without being persecuted. I can write whatever i want on this blog. I can be a Senator, Governor, or even President if i put my mind to it. There are so many possibilities and opportunities. America is all around a great place to live. Even if we still should get rid of a few things *cough..abortion (definition: the slaughtering of millions of innocent children and destruction of women's bodies and minds)
God Bless the USA.

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