As a lifelong (66 years) resident of the U.S.A. I have traveled enough to see, this is the greatest nation on earth. I love my country, I am a patriot... hell, I am IN LOVE with my state of California, neither of which I would ever leave for 'greener pastures'....despite all of the shortcomings... there is far too much greatness to ever necessitate a retreat. That said, there was a moment in time (2016), or two, or three, of sincere doubt about the future of our democracy... and there still is a lingering worry as we forge ahead into the unknown.
Elections have consequences, and we are feeling the effects, seeing the barriers built as our human rights erode, one judicial decision after another.
We do have a privilege that is not afforded to all nations,..... we get to vote, it's OUR civic duty and an honor that every American must exercise. VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE !!!!
I am sorry to say that although I love your books and your writing, I totally disagree with this. When some of us hit barriers of color, we don't "get up and leave and do something else" as you write ... we get shot. This cannot be something we fail to acknowledge despite patriotism.
As for myself, the red, white and blue I would fly today is the Hae Hawai'i. On this day in 1893 the United States formally declared the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i, which was an illegal, armed takeover.
As a lifelong (66 years) resident of the U.S.A. I have traveled enough to see, this is the greatest nation on earth. I love my country, I am a patriot... hell, I am IN LOVE with my state of California, neither of which I would ever leave for 'greener pastures'....despite all of the shortcomings... there is far too much greatness to ever necessitate a retreat. That said, there was a moment in time (2016), or two, or three, of sincere doubt about the future of our democracy... and there still is a lingering worry as we forge ahead into the unknown.
Elections have consequences, and we are feeling the effects, seeing the barriers built as our human rights erode, one judicial decision after another.
We do have a privilege that is not afforded to all nations,..... we get to vote, it's OUR civic duty and an honor that every American must exercise. VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE !!!!
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I appreciate this post! I could have writen somthing similar for 4th of July, or any other day.
Wonderful to hear, thanks!
I am sorry to say that although I love your books and your writing, I totally disagree with this. When some of us hit barriers of color, we don't "get up and leave and do something else" as you write ... we get shot. This cannot be something we fail to acknowledge despite patriotism.
As for myself, the red, white and blue I would fly today is the Hae Hawai'i. On this day in 1893 the United States formally declared the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i, which was an illegal, armed takeover.
Thank you for your honest and powerful truth. I am always grateful to be shown my blind spots! 🙏🏻
So well written, Toby. Loved it.
PS, I love this country too. I am so greatful that I can call it, My Country.
Yes Auntie!