Throughout the year, I make a lot of comments about The United States of America. Unfortunately, most of the comments are generally criticism. I think a lot of us tend to do that. We complain about our weather, our economy, our society, our obesity, our pollution, our government, our military, our laws, our media -- EVERYTHING! No matter what it is, chances are, we have something bad to say about it.
But what about all the good things? Like most elements in our world, we tend to spend a lot more time pointing out flaws than voicing support for strengths. A heckofalot more time.
So on this day -- 24 hours of the year -- I'd like to throw all that in the garbage and say, "America is an incredible place to live, and I'm extremely proud of my country." Because the truth is, it doesn't always make us happy, and we may see things we want from other nations. But this is our home, and it's a darn fine home at that. I feel small and pitiful thinking about all the bold men who fought and died for this country's freedom hundreds of years ago, while I scorn it and belittle it almost every day from my Lazy Boy.
So here's to You, America. You put up with a ton of crap from your very residents, and take public abuses in front of the world audience each and every day. Nobody ever properly thanks you, so today, I'd like to. No matter what we say about you, don't ever change.
America, you freaking rock.
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