Why is America Lost?
Because we all sit around and say that “money doesn’t buy happiness” but the truth is it sure makes it more attainable
Because we live in “the land of the free” but then we resent and judge people based on their choices: religious, sexual or otherwise
Because we say we’re color blind yet we say things like “he sure speaks eloquently ‘for a black person’”
Because we resent immigrants and say “stay away” when, in fact, we were ALL immigrants (except for the Native Americans) at one point
Because we admire the sports heroes, singers, actors and the rich when, in fact, the people who actually interact with our kids - the teachers, coaches, instructors - don’t make SHIT for money
Because we say we will “do unto others as we would have them do unto you” and then we ignore the dispossessed, the mentally ill, and the poor
Because we all want to “live forever” but nobody wants to pay to keep the elderly alive
Because we want “cheaper goods” and yet we want them MADE IN AMERICA
Because we’re supposed to be the land of opportunity for all, not just for the privileged
Because, as individuals, we don’t think for ourselves
Because we feel we’re entitled
Because we long ago lost the national initiative of a Nation Undivided and we let our partisan bickering and self interests get in the way of our common purpose
Because it’s always “not in my back yard”
Because we all say we care about the Earth, as long as it’s everyone else making the sacrifices
Because we’re good at pretending that one person can’t make a difference
Because we used to be a “melting pot” and all those flavors made us richer, and now we want to be bland
Because the best and the brightest go into finance because that’s where the money is instead of into science and research, even though that’s where the future is
Because we think we can impose our way of life upon other people in other countries with complete disregard to their own wishes
Because there are areas in Oakland and other cities that have a higher death rate than the fire bases in Afghanistan and yet they’re ignored
Because our politicians are more concerned about being re-elected than in doing the right thing
Because the budget deficit is robbing our children of their future and we’re letting it happen
Because we no longer have a “lay-away” mentality and expect immediate gratification
Because Chapter 11 is no longer a last resort but a good business decision
Because sacrifice is no longer in the American “lingo”
Because we’ve become a society of “what can you do for me now”
Because we want to keep up with “the Jones” although they’re in debt too
Because we think we can have it all, and that’s not possible
Because I’m no better than the rest
Because neither are you
