| | The Greatest Gift is Freedom What makes America great? Have you ever considered that question? Most Americans agree that our country is a wonderful place but rarely do they discuss why our country is so special. Now trying to explain why America is great is harder than it might seem because there are so many factors that make America the exceptional place that it is. But after much thought and reflection I believe I have pin pointed the very essence of American greatness. In a word freedom is what makes America so special and indeed the envy of the world. In this great country we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to bear arms, freedom of choice, freedom to own, buy, and sell property, we are a free people, free to make decisions based upon our own values, opinions, and beliefs. We are free. Some might be tempted to suggest that it is our strong economy or our mighty military that make America great but the reality is that every facet of American life is what it is as a direct result of the marvelous freedoms we enjoy. Our economy is the center of world trade and commerce because of free market capitalism and the ingenuity of American entrepreneurs who are free to take risks and pursue the American dream. Our military is great because of the economic engine that supports it and enables it to produce and use the most sophisticated weaponry in the world and our free society and the liberty that it values produces the most dedicated and exceptional soldiers on earth. But whatever sector of American society we examine the reality becomes quite clear that each is what it is as a direct result of the benefits of freedom and liberty. We are truly a blessed people because we are a free people. Even though we are experiencing a time of fear and uncertainty in this great country due to hardship and economic difficulty it is important for us to remember that we are still quite fortunate because we still have our freedom. Regardless of what happens economically or otherwise we must never lose sight of the fact that we possess the greatest gift of all, we are free. As Americans we have the opportunity to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We have that opportunity because our founding fathers understood the great value of freedom and many brave men in our armed forces have laid down their lives for the sake of liberty in their service to this country. The men and women of our military value freedom and have the ultimate price and each of us should recognize that it is freedom that makes this country great. |
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