I am an American. I embrace our heritage. I honor our past. I am optimistic of our future. I respect the United States Constitution as the only and supreme law of our land. I am an American.
I am an American. Regardless of my cultural ancestry, I am not hyphenated. Regardless of the failings of our forefathers, I am not guilty. Regardless of the success of my peers, I am not envious. I am an American.
I am an American. I am free to offer my opinion. I am free to protect myself and my family. I am free to practice my religion. I am free to associate with whomever I choose. I take responsibility for those freedoms and associations. I am an American.
I am an American. I choose those who represent me to government. I am not beholden to those representatives. They are beholden to me. I expect those representatives to govern America as our Founders designed, not necessarily as I (or they) desire. I am an American.
I am an American. I work hard. I live by a budget. I want my government to do so also. My income is my income. Take from me when I spend, not when I earn. Do not give me anything. I will earn what I have. My happiness is my responsibility. I am an American.
I am an American. I wish to elect only those who will contract with me their intentions for our country before the election. I do not wish to elect those who will contract with me only after the votes are cast. Do not tell me how bad the other person is; tell me how good your proposals are. I am an American.
I am an American. And I vote. I will expect those who desire my vote to earn my vote. You earn my vote not by paying me off with the tax money of others, but by your self-less actions in service to our country.
I am an American.
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