There I was, working the “dead man’s shift” at an electrical generating facility when a co-worker related what would become a common refrain from other working dads: his ‘child’ came home from college at Christmas a stranger regarding their attitudes and perspectives. Now, this was way back in the ‘sixties’ when colleges across the nation were also deep into protesting.
From my own experiences when coming home as a veteran, I was sadly familiar with such attitudes and protest actions. Many decades have come and gone, yet the college atmosphere has only stiffened its various ‘anti’ Americanisms. Today’s version has claimed the top protesting echelon that America is the problem! As such, even the stoutest of supporters, together with the loving parents of the misguided, may now wonder just how worthy a degree is and at what cost.
Back in the sixties, at least there was a reason for such action since who wants to get shot at or worse? Such defiance is not a momentary position. This act claims an inner angst at the time, which continues molding into later years. Along the way, children were born to these believers of our First Amendment. Given the amount of time that has elapsed, those children are now parents.
So, as family history is shared downward and familiarized within the family, its storytelling and questions of “What did you do in the war, daddy?” include the recall of the noble stances and ethical beliefs involved. This is only natural since the stances taken, while being the safer option, have often shaped and defined one’s lifetime character. The magnitude of that decision remains as entrenched as does the veteran’s!
Currently, we are experiencing the results of three generations, which have been divested from the rigid requirements, functions, duties, and overall appreciation that freedom requires. While Americans have weathered a constant downplaying of such guideposts as, ‘America, my country right or wrong,’ today’s actions provide the proof that to veer from what should inspire honorable, worthy, and willing sacrifice is to proceed down an easier path that will only invite more irresponsibility, apathy, and ultimately, a general dislike and even a hatred for the necessities which a free America requires from her people. These beliefs have remained through family “hand-me-down” yarns but have also been reinforced at our “institutions of higher learning.”
Today’s ‘protests’ can hardly be what the Founders meant by “freedom of speech” or “the right of the people peaceably to assemble!” In fact, today’s colleges and universities are in total opposition to their origins since America’s earliest colleges and universities were theologically based, with hopes of spreading Christianity throughout the new world.
Modern-day America has witnessed this ongoing effort to lessen faith’s influence upon our society. Its replacements are now the attractions that initially delight yet lack substance. Also, attitudes have changed concerning our most basic societal norms, such as pre-marital sex, no-fault divorce, proper attire, feminine pride, and the teaching of manly traits. Disturbing are the marriage totals and divorce numbers. Family responsibilities have been sidetracked by opportunities that deemphasize parenting. Unwed mothers and single-parent household increases are not societal building blocks!
Current governmental actions are now revealing their true intent by their own proposed policies, such as this asinine attempt to rid law-abiding Americans of their Second Amendment right while at the same time, there is evidence of close to forty thousand military-age Chinese men somewhere here in America! Then too, there’s the imported terrorist/criminal element that now roams at will! A very odd time to call for American disarmament.
How can an American President encourage this multi-year illegal invasion while at the same time attempting to snuff out his only Presidential challenger with criminal charges of a non-existent crime? Combine that with America’s private transportation vehicles being electrically fueled while, at the same time, closing down fossil-generating plants! DUH Youthful ideologies are most comforting during one’s formidable years, but fortunately and hopefully, we all grow out of such idealisms. The point is, given the current inaction of law enforcement, the voter is now hard-pressed not to vote out all anti-American representation. Voters must save America. If not, both Republicans and Democrats will rue the future that they voted for!
