The American Dream – 2nd level responsibility

Hello grandchildren - The American Dream – 2^nd level responsibility

As I stated before the American Dream is a simple concept, the freedom to do what you want to do without the constant coercive micromanagement of a police state*.  That is simple to understand, but hard to implement.  Democracies are not really possible, a republic like the US is possible, but still hard to implement and maintain.  Many think it is also impossible over the long run.  Do the math, we in the USA are having a hard time and from 1776 until 2022 is only 246 years, hardly a blip in recorded history.  If this concept of a government by the people is confusing you need to study to be 

able to understand the key concepts of freedom and citizenship in our government*. 

Freedom, it is more than just your current personal freedom, it is your responsibility to keep this freedom and nurture it for yourself, your family, and others in the community, both now and into our future generations.  Freedom is not free or maintained without effort. 

Do not confuse your governmental freedom with Christianity or Godliness, God, as Jesus Christ came to earth through the Jewish nation and they were not a democracy.  He arrived and started His church during the Roman empire, it was not a democracy.  A person’s relationship with God is not dependent on the government they live under.  The government certainly impacts your ability to worship God as you chose, but not your commitment to God.

You have been cheated by our education system which has turned from a classical conservative education system, enabling our further citizens, into a technological training system for workers.  Workers do not need freedom; just do your job, produce or distribute whatever you are assigned, then go home at night and watch or participate in your favorite entertainment, sports, movies, video games, etc.  The education system has abandoned the essential study of history both American and our republican government which must be understood*.  This republican system has been building and maturing since the early feudal days of England.  It was expensive in terms of lives and thought.  If you want to see how it can be mishandled read on the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon*.

In my humble opinion, I believe this current dysfunctional educational system change was driven by two major issues.  The first is the need for skilled workers in the free enterprise economy.  We have allowed the economy to decide what is important and what is not.  This has been a bad decision.

The second is the American ideal that all people and ideas are created equal.  Many people and politicians are unwilling to accept or admit that some ideas and systems are better than others.  Some call it elitism to consider that some ideas are better than others, I call it pragmatic (or realistic).  Our system is unparalleled in the world today and will continue to be if we can maintain it.  We are a country that welcomes all, but they must become Americans.  This is not working at present.  Americans must have a common concept of freedom, of how our government works, understand English law and freedom and the ideas being discussed and be willing to become American citizens.  Not expatriates from their old countries living here and wanting the USA to be like their old country. 

Love Grandpap,