Shared Sacrifice

The Fourth of July always reminds me America's great patriotism.  Even as a child I remember watching the fireworks display, and feeling proud of America's great freedom and democracy.  Everyday Americans have given much, for our country to be the greatest to live in.  This is a shared sacrifice among many, for the better good of our great land.  Individuals have come to our great country, in search of the dream, that we call The United States of America.  

From the years of 1892 and 1954, over 12 million people entered our great country through Ellis Island, off the New York Bay.  People came from all over the world, in search of our American dream.  The United States became the great melting pot for cultures and religions.  A country diversified enough to embrace everyone's differences, and mold our country into the great stellar force that it is.  

To protect what we have built for our future generations, our country has had many men and women serve, and unfortunately die, protecting these freedoms of our great land.  Patriotism, is the driving force, to mold individuals, into one.  Our great constitution and patriotism, makes The United States of America, exceptional.  

During World War II, looking back in history, you find that shared sacrifice, for the better good of the country, was everyone's duty.  The government rationed food, gas, clothing etc., to control the supply and demand.  Rationing prevented the wealthy from buying up all the supplies, and then causing shortages and high prices.  Through sacrifice, times were tough, but there was a boom in employment, as everyone had a job to do.  People even planted their own "Victory Gardens", to grow their own fruits and vegetables, to keep costs down.  Few complained, or didn't comply, for everyone knew the men and women serving were the true sacrificers.  

Times may seem grim, currently with our economic status, but sacrifice in our country, has always been a foundation for what makes our country thrive.  Everyone must share in sacrifice, for the greater good of our country.  If paying taxes, and working longer hours to pay off our debts is the only solution, then we all must do our parts for the greater good.  What better way for the big businesses of our great country, to give back to a nation that has made them leading entrepreneurs, than to pay their fair share.  With everyone sharing the same motive, our country can get back on track to being, our great land of liberty.  

Remember, corporations are not people, and get up, stand up, but please do something!