There is something I am wondering about . We just celebrated the 4th of July ; our Independence . Our fore fathers fought the revolution for freedom of religion , no taxation without representation . They built the country on self reliance and entrepreneurship . There was no government grants to start with . People came here from the beginning to forge a new life .
They built a life here with sheer determination and grit . There was no welfare ,food stamps , unemployment or any of the entitlements we have today . The settlers did not come here with a you owe me attitude , but they made a way for them self's .
So my question is how did the American culture change from one of self reliance to one of where some in our society think the government exists to take care of them. When fact that we the people are the government . Don't people realize that some one down the line has to pay for it all . So how did we as Americans loose our way .
For starters career politicians , then we started with the free money programs that do little to help people become self reliant , it only brought people to the point of dependence.
I am not saying that my situation is ideal to say the least , but I keep getting up and doing the best that I can . Yes , at times it does not seem to be enough and yet I keep trying . One little step at a time I try to improve my life .I have been working since I was fourteen and now I am in my fifties . I have hit bottom a couple of times and I dust myself of and keep going . I do know one thing ; I DON'T EXIST BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT , IT EXISTS BECAUSE OF ME .So in conclusion I ask you to remember this coming November when you step in the voting booth . you have a chance to give your self a chance in life . Make a change in your future .Do we want MOTHER GOVERNMENT ; or do we want a government that allows us to find our own way?
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