The 4th of July and what some call the ‘American Experiment’ was an attempt by many to try government in a different way. People emigrated from their homes to America to not only make a better living, but hopefully have a better life and escape the drudgery of a life without the chance of upward mobility. If your grandfather and your father were laborers, there was a chance that you could do something else…. here, in America.
America’s goal has been to get everyone to the starting line and this was what made America different. The race was won by the swiftest and most talented and we rewarded achievement and we celebrated inventiveness and winning. By contrast, the old world thought it was luck or chance that determined any person’s destiny,; however, America proved that there was value to working for achievement… and striving to be the best you can be still has value and merit…. at least in some places in America.
We must remember what made America valuable to those who gave up everything to come here…. being ‘good enough’ in an increasingly competitive world, never participates.
Happy 4th! Celebrate this achievement.