The Land of Opportunity
Time to make it so
America has never been perfect. I doubt such a thing is even possible. But that means we shouldn’t try.
In my lifetime, some things have gotten better. Other things have gotten much worse. We live in interesting times. I love the technology, that we can see photos from the surface of Mars, that I can be friends with just about anyone on this planet yet not leave my house. I don’t love the state of the environment, social injustice, the breakdown of the political system, inequalities in education and health care, the accumulation of all wealth at the top.
The problems seem overwhelming. The systems to provide solutions are problematic. What can I, one person, a recluse, do about that?
I can start with my attitude. It’s not so much about rampaging about what is wrong, as it is making things right. We don’t need more destruction, we require construction. I want to believe that we live in the land of opportunity and by our actions make it so.
This isn’t so hard as it seems. We’ve the means to make this work. As I see it, it doesn’t require changing one’s religious or political affiliation (within reason). It shouldn’t affect anyone’s ability to earn a living or love their family. It might even make some of those things easier.
