Happy Birthday America!!!

Dear America, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 232 years and still going.  I am proud to say that I AM AN AMERICAN!  Unfortunately, we are in a time where everyone is pessimistic about the past, present, and future of this wonderful country.  It is hard to turn on the television and see anyone who has a joyful attitude towards America.  While growing up I have learned that everyone goes through good and bad times, but the main factor that effects the outcome is attitude.  On my wall it says "Attitude determines your Altitude."  I find that this phrase works almost all of the time.  This lesson not only applies to individuals, but it applies to the United States as well.  Remember, this is a country that is based off three simple words, "WE THE PEOPLE".  Sure, our country may not be in the best of times, but it has seen much worse.  We can't allow ourselves to bring out the bad in America, but we should be prideful of all the good America has done.  Let's put the problems behind us and look forward with a smile.  Forget the problems, but not what they teach you. Some call America a "feel good nation".  Lets make it a nation where we feel good about our decisions and our heritage.  Our founding fathers were rebels with an idea that everyone could be free.  Today that freedom is taken for granted.  Their rebellious characteristics are found in "the people" today.  Power to the people! If you want change, take a stand, don't let others let you believe you are powerless.  Stop wasting your time whining about our problems and put your energy to solving them.  "It is hard to leave a footprint if all you do is tiptoe through life"--Unknown.  Take a stand and be a patriot! God bless America!