I am proud to be an American when I remember that we created a vaccine for polio, great universities, and much of today’s technology. And America’s people are using their voices to make us a better country. That is precisely the beauty of America - it is government by the people and the right to protest is protected by the Constitution. It was clear that this human rights issue has galvanized everyone into an alert state of mind to intervene when we see something evil going on that hurts other people. Most signs carried were handmade by the person with their own slogans. Gay, straight, trans and Jewish, Catholic, other Christian, Wiccan, atheist. Activist types and those who almost never get fired up. Every kind of person was there: Families with children, old, middle-aged and young. I was proud to be one of America’s people on Sunday, June 30, in Minneapolis as one of a thousand people who demonstrated against the treatment of people crossing the southern border. When honoring America on July 4th, celebrate people: those who came before, those who live here now and the many on their way who admire the ideals that generations have furthered for the sake of common progress for all. As such, it is a concept of shared existence as complex, interwoven and beautiful as any humanity has to offer. More than a place, a nation or a document, America is the people. Even the Constitution - a source of democratic pride here in these United States - is merely a second attempt at forming a central government. And immigrants from around the world have come here in search of a better life. Through slavery, disenfranchisement and prejudice, African-Americans have sought equality here. For centuries, indigenous peoples have thrived here and fought for sovereignty. Yet, America is not singular idea with an unbroken, continuous history. Its centuries-old government has survived numerous conflicts and presided over a society that has grown and matured thanks in large part to its human capital, immense natural wealth and the willingness to embrace new ideas. It’s easy to believe America is well-defined: There’s a flag, 50 states and a handy launch date to celebrate every summer. The critiques, at least on this page, will resume tomorrow. But today, readers share their salutes to the people, the qualities and the ideas of this country. Regular letters readers will know that this forum is often a venue for criticizing - rightly so - many aspects of American life. Happy Birthday to the country of hopes and dreams and bald eagles! Don't forget those guys.To our readers: This July 4th, Star Tribune Opinion is highlighting letter-to-the-editor submissions answering the question above. As many times as we did, we're somehow making up for it. We've still got a long way to go, but everyone knows we messed up. Well sure, there are still Confederate flags being put back up, and Columbus Day is still a holiday in every state but one.but hey, we're trying, now. You Can Eat As Unhealthily As You Pleaseīuffets and "open past midnight fast food?" Come on. Like, because they bring the kid a gift, that makes them pretty awesome? Where's the justice in that?ġ0. Also, how come all of these splendid creatures are allowed to break into our homes after every tooth, every Christmas, every year? Damn. The tooth fairy brought me cheap detective novels from the dollar store, Mall Santa always seemed depressed, and the sight of a man dressed as the Easter Bunny still makes me want to pee my pants. The Social Acceptance To Lie To Our Children And there's a National Ice Cream day, and Donut Day, too.ĥ. Seriously, how do people forget about all the good that this man has actually brought us? I blame everyone with a knack for complaining.
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