Proud American

Lately I have been thinking a lot about our nation. I do not know why this has been on my mind so much, but it has. I absolutely love being a citizen of the United States of America!!!! I love that men and women can both vote for whomever they want and get equal say. Do I agree with the majority of Americans who voted in the current President, no, but I am glad that there is a variety of opinions and I respect their opposing opinions. How boring it would be if everyone thought exactly the same or, were forced into thinking a certain way. I think that it is wonderful that we Americans have the opportunity to listen to different types of news information, either conservative or liberal. How great is it that we live in a place that is by far one of the richest nations in so many ways. I have visited two third world countires, and Chad has been to several. After being able to wittness other countries and see first hand the poverty, and hardships that so many of the citizens face, I realize how truly blessed we are. Yes, the economy is bad right now, but we are still far better off than most countries of the world. How did I get so lucky to be born a citizen of the United States out of the billions of people in the world!!!!