Wednesday, April 27, 2011

LinkedIn Discussion - after first survey results posted

Michael A. – Technology Account Executive and UMass Boston alumnus

I looked and read some of the comments here and reflected for a moment. So much talk about that person is wrong, President Bush was wrong, Wall Street Greed, much amateur rancor. Its one of the things that is currently wrong about the US. When we see a problem we must immediately think of who to blame and then demonize to justify our views.

I was watching the news on several channels tonight. In several segments there I saw Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi demonizing the Republican Tax Plan. This plan was on the agenda since February of 2010 while she was Speaker of the House. The United States is faced with mounting debt, hard choices must be made. But former Speaker Pelosi can think of nothing better than to attempt to vilify and belittle a plan.

You see I believe that the American Dream is about self reliance. It’s about taking responsibility for your actions. When I was growing up having to take Food Stamps and Section 8 Housing were things to be ashamed of. Now it is a badge of courage. We have teenage mothers who have babies for no better purpose than to escape the confines of their home and in turn parental constraints.

I see families who have been on welfare for generations with no inclination to rise above it. This even though they have been afforded that opportunity, but they chose not to take it.

When elected politicians decide that they will circumvent the over riding principles of our laws and moral obligations that is owed to each citizen of this great country in allowing illegal aliens to take full advantage of the system and many times displace a US citizen of their rightful benefit.

You see, I do not believe much of the hype about Wall Street, large homes, corporate profit etc. I believe the American Dream rest with each individual to be the best person, father, mother, son, daughter, uncle, aunt they can be. To rise above the challenges of their everyday lives and make this country what it was and still can be.

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