Things Worth Believing In

I grew up with a Father that was a child during WWII. Due to this I was subject to watching War movies and the like. I was taught that our Military was the best in the World, our Country was one of the three most important things in life next to Family, but under God. I was taught to respect the Flag and what it stands for. Remember all the people who have died defending it's colors and never believe that God would want us to live in any other conditions other than freedom. I was also taught that there are some things worth believing in, like the US stands for justice, the good guy always wins, and truth will always be found out. These are the things worth believing in; it doesn't matter whether it's always true or not. These are ideals worth fighting for.

I think that in the early days of our Country, this was truly the "melting pot" of people. The Cultural differences that we once had were morphed into, and added to the American way of life. People through out the World sought to come and be apart of this nation because of it's opportunities, it's freedoms, it's care for others that we just wanted to spread freedom through out the planet. It didn't matter where they came from, what religion they were, what language they spoke, they all wanted to come and be apart of something great. They tried to learn English, thought of themselves as Americans, and contributed what they could to the community. I still know people like that. I know people who came from Iran, who think of themselves as Americans. I have met many who still remember the abuse they took from their previous home lands, but for the most part, I believe that America has become a "tossed salad" rather than a "melting pot".

America, the big "tossed salad", where the colors, and flavors just don't meld together anymore. Everyone seems to have their hand out wanting something from this country, but refuse to pledge allegiance to it's flag. I rarely see pride in our country anymore depicted on TV or in our media. The biggest group of people that I have witnessed that still uphold the pledge, respect for our flag and for our country is the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and Girl Scouts of America(GSA). I have been apart of these organizations for a few years, and it still gives me goose bumps with the respect that is paid to this country and our leaders. You may think they only get out to sell cookies or popcorn, but they are some hard working people doing community service projects, helping to feed the needy, and becoming the leaders that we will want to run this country in the future. And you should see the diverse culture that comes together to do all this.

I'm proud of what the Scouts continue to do, and what the volunteers continue to do. They remind us of how this country should be. Recently I was in an argument with a friend of a friend on Facebook about the Balancing of the Budget. Unfortunately, he started off mocking my patriotism and how I'm basically stupid for believing in this country. I was so mad I typed a few things that didn't help my cause. The point being that these people are out there, living off our means, hating this country and what it stands for and it's because they believe everything on the internet; in fact, the only way these people can back their points is by putting up a website for reference. They're dolts that can not think for themselves, but have to let someone do it for them. Do not let these people control how you think, they don't see the big picture.

The US is the only country that fights wars for other people's freedoms and without taking any land; which is a first in history. The good guy may not always win the fight, but he will always have the moral win. And truth is always known by God above. These are the things worth fighting for; these are the things worth dying for. If you can't do that, life will always be a disappointment.