It is so important not to adults and freedom, but to the very basic and fundamental need to educate our children so they too have the privilege of and exclusive understanding of what being an American is. We saw a little of this after 9/11, but alas, it faded with lack of understanding behind the good feelings.
America is not about an attitude of excellence, nor is it about one race being better than another. It is based on educational excellence in respect to the belief in ourselves and because of that core value, we can be poor but still excel in the desire to overcome our hardships.
This excellence of spirit is why not America is great, but Americans are the people God created to sacrifice and care for others. This is why the good feelings after 9/11. This is why we have such excellent men and women willing to give their lives for us. This excellence is why the rest of the world is critical. They are jealous of us. They have to depend on their government, we Americans are in control of our government and must be firm and vigilant with it.
Grace Hofer
Everett
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