Governance of the United States is designed and constructed to serve the “community” of “we the people.” It was not designed to serve a single person nor a subgroup of people. A democratic republic where everyone has a voice but not control.
Whilst founded on Christian values, our governance is not tasked with religious authority — that task is granted to you. Our government is tasked to provide administration and protection of the Constitution, the country and you.
I suspect every one of “we the people” has complaints. Yet, a democratic republic does not allow my complaint to disregard you. A system where your complaint does not disregard me.
Be proud: Despite the bumps, it’s a system of community that has allowed “we the people” to construct the greatest nation on earth! Enjoy and hold fast to our Constitution, our republic, our laws — they have enabled and protected us for 250 years.
A president once said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” You can exhibit the wisdom to enable our country to stand 250 more years and ensure our children inherit your freedoms and responsibilities.
Happy 250th birthday, America: ’Tis a celebration of our founders. ’Tis a celebration of us.
K. Ellis Davis, South Jordan