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250 Years Strong!!

 In two days, America will be 250 years old. I remember celebrating the 200th birthday of America, they had special quarters to commemorate the occasion and there were parades and other events surrounding the celebration. It really brought everyone in America together with a sense of pride and love for the country, despite what the country had gone through.  

Fast forward 50 years, and the climate of America isn't too different from that of 1976, when America was divided about the Vietnam War, Watergate, and the 60s civil rights movement. There are people out there today who hate America and they live in this country. To me America is still the greatest country on earth. 


The freedoms we have in America are unmatched, and the ability to write your own destiny and be what you want to be is up to you. The government isn't going to tell you what career you need to go into. They aren't going to stop your creativity or your ingenuity. On the flip side however don't expect the government to babysit you and coddle you. It isn't up to the government to feed you, clothe you and give you money. Go out and do what made and makes America great work your can off in a profession you love. If you don't like the amount of money you make then do something about it, further your education, work harder to get promoted, or start your own business. That is what makes America great it is up to you.

Another thing that makes America great is the diversity of cultures. How many other countries can you find restaurants from every corner of the world all in the same city. In America we celebrate special cultural days like St. Patrick's Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Diwali just to name a few. 

Even though this nation was founded and built on Christian values the government isn't going to impose a religion on you. You can worship whoever or whatever you want as long without retribution. For more details read the 1st Amendment especially the establishment clause and the free exercise clause.

July 4th is our opportunity to come together as Americans and celebrate this beautiful nation of people, landscape and culture. Let's all come together regardless of race, religion affiliation, financial status, or location and celebrate what a great nation this is. Let's keep it great for another 250 years.


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