I believe in America because I am America. I am black, white, yellow, and red. I am a grocery clerk, an accountant, a housewife, and a soldier. I am German, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish and Indian. I am Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim. I'm liberal, conservative Republican, Democrat, and Independent.

Above all, I'm optimistic. I have fought wars of words and might, in order to keep my people free, and I have withstood internal strife fierce enough to crush lesser nations.

I am a country which holds respect for the ideals of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." My citizens have the right and the responsibility to let me know when they're either dissatisfied or supportive.

My people can, without fear of retribution or harassment, disagree or chastise their Government through a free election system or by single protest. I am a nation of independent thought. Even through my verbal and military confrontations, my people have stood together as the United States of America. They have demonstrated the Nation's character with honor, dignity, pride, and regard for the basic rights of all persons, regardless of their race, color or national origin.

I am a country to be proud of and I BELIEVE IN AMERICA.

© 1981 Linda E. Norway

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