Happy 4th of July

232 years ago this experiment called the United States of America was launched. I would ask us all to stop listening to the negative views out there and concentrate, at least for a day on all the positive things we have going. No we are not perfect, but we have built in our system ways to seek redress. Yes, we can be a bit self centered at times, but we are always willing to extend ourselves to others in time of need. We have hard economic times, but there is no reason for anyone in this country to starve. We are concerned about climate change and running out of fuel - but many are out there searching for alternatives. This country gives people freedom to be creative. They might fail, but they might make a fortune. Like it or not, it is the possibility of profit that gives that incentive. There are many in this country who are prejuidiced against one group or another - but we are one of (if not THE) most tolerant countries in the world. We might not like you, but generally we will leave you alone. No, it's not always been that way, but we can't redo the past, we can only move forward. Do we have things to fix? Of course. But for the most, we want to fix them. Accuse me of wearing rose colored glasses if you will, but I think most people want to do what is right and do the best job they are capable of. Each of us sees things from our own perspective - which can make us disagree on how something should be accomplished. That doesn't make one or the other bad, or evil, just different. The truth is, it is through the compromises that the best solution is found. If you study the Constitutional Congress, you will see that the final document had something in it that each delegate could object to. But the whole was what was important. If everyone had agreed from the start, the document that came about would have been less powerful. So, I'll get off my soap box and just say

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!